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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,222.04, 288,732.72 and 118,578.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,222.04, 288,732.72 and 118,578.18 is: 163,641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,222.04 : 288,732.72 = 118,578.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,222.04/288,732.72 = 118,578.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,222.04x = 288,732.72 × 118,578.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,222.04x = 34,237,400,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237,400,444.05/209,222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,641.46

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