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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,241.70, 288,752.34 and 118,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,241.70, 288,752.34 and 118,614.76 is: 163,687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,241.70 : 288,752.34 = 118,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,241.70/288,752.34 = 118,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,241.70x = 288,752.34 × 118,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,241.70x = 34,250,289,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250,289,508.54/209,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,687.69

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