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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,249.47, 288,786.84 and 118,595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,249.47, 288,786.84 and 118,595.70 is: 163,674.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,249.47 : 288,786.84 = 118,595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,249.47/288,786.84 = 118,595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,249.47x = 288,786.84 × 118,595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,249.47x = 34,248,877,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,248,877,440.59/209,249.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,674.86

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