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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,240.70, 288,750.96 and 118,613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,240.70, 288,750.96 and 118,613.76 is: 163,686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,240.70 : 288,750.96 = 118,613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,240.70/288,750.96 = 118,613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,240.70x = 288,750.96 × 118,613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,240.70x = 34,249,837,069.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249,837,069.21/209,240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,686.31

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