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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,230.87, 288,732.52 and 118,595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,230.87, 288,732.52 and 118,595.18 is: 163,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,230.87 : 288,732.52 = 118,595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,230.87/288,732.52 = 118,595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,230.87x = 288,732.52 × 118,595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,230.87x = 34,242,285,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,242,285,181.25/209,230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,657.90

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