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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,277.93, 288,813.42 and 118,635.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,277.93, 288,813.42 and 118,635.65 is: 163,722.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,277.93 : 288,813.42 = 118,635.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,277.93/288,813.42 = 118,635.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,277.93x = 288,813.42 × 118,635.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,277.93x = 34,263,568,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,263,568,087.57/209,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,722.80

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