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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,344.82, 288,889.67 and 118,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,344.82, 288,889.67 and 118,709.06 is: 163,814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,344.82 : 288,889.67 = 118,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,344.82/288,889.67 = 118,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,344.82x = 288,889.67 × 118,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,344.82x = 34,293,819,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,293,819,131.42/209,344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,814.99

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