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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,307.42, 288,838.20 and 118,671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,307.42, 288,838.20 and 118,671.84 is: 163,763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,307.42 : 288,838.20 = 118,671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,307.42/288,838.20 = 118,671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,307.42x = 288,838.20 × 118,671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,307.42x = 34,276,960,656.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,276,960,656.29/209,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,763.71

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