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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,281.19, 288,801.99 and 118,645.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,281.19, 288,801.99 and 118,645.56 is: 163,727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,281.19 : 288,801.99 = 118,645.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,281.19/288,801.99 = 118,645.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,281.19x = 288,801.99 × 118,645.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,281.19x = 34,265,073,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,265,073,832.66/209,281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,727.45

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