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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,276.12, 288,730.76 and 118,624.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,276.12, 288,730.76 and 118,624.98 is: 163,662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,276.12 : 288,730.76 = 118,624.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,276.12/288,730.76 = 118,624.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,276.12x = 288,730.76 × 118,624.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,276.12x = 34,250,680,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250,680,630.38/209,276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,662.63

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