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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,247.76, 288,784.48 and 118,593.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,247.76, 288,784.48 and 118,593.99 is: 163,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,247.76 : 288,784.48 = 118,593.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,247.76/288,784.48 = 118,593.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,247.76x = 288,784.48 × 118,593.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,247.76x = 34,248,103,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,248,103,733.28/209,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,672.50

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