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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,232.62, 288,734.94 and 118,596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,232.62, 288,734.94 and 118,596.94 is: 163,660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,232.62 : 288,734.94 = 118,596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,232.62/288,734.94 = 118,596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,232.62x = 288,734.94 × 118,596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,232.62x = 34,243,080,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243,080,355.08/209,232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,660.33

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