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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,340.05, 288,883.10 and 118,704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,340.05, 288,883.10 and 118,704.29 is: 163,808.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,340.05 : 288,883.10 = 118,704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,340.05/288,883.10 = 118,704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,340.05x = 288,883.10 × 118,704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,340.05x = 34,291,662,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,291,662,684.98/209,340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,808.42

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