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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,247.40, 288,783.99 and 118,593.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,247.40, 288,783.99 and 118,593.63 is: 163,672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,247.40 : 288,783.99 = 118,593.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,247.40/288,783.99 = 118,593.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,247.40x = 288,783.99 × 118,593.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,247.40x = 34,247,941,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247,941,659.98/209,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,672.01

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