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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,345.52, 288,890.76 and 118,709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,345.52, 288,890.76 and 118,709.76 is: 163,816.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,345.52 : 288,890.76 = 118,709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,345.52/288,890.76 = 118,709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,345.52x = 288,890.76 × 118,709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,345.52x = 34,294,152,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,294,152,785.82/209,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,816.03

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