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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,252.94, 288,795.63 and 118,623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,252.94, 288,795.63 and 118,623.66 is: 163,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,252.94 : 288,795.63 = 118,623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,252.94/288,795.63 = 118,623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,252.94x = 288,795.63 × 118,623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,252.94x = 34,257,994,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,257,994,622.61/209,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,715.71

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