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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,311.62, 288,841.25 and 118,673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,311.62, 288,841.25 and 118,673.68 is: 163,764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,311.62 : 288,841.25 = 118,673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,311.62/288,841.25 = 118,673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,311.62x = 288,841.25 × 118,673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,311.62x = 34,277,854,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,277,854,417.73/209,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,764.70

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