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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,347.32, 288,893.12 and 118,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,347.32, 288,893.12 and 118,711.56 is: 163,818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,347.32 : 288,893.12 = 118,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,347.32/288,893.12 = 118,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,347.32x = 288,893.12 × 118,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,347.32x = 34,294,952,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,294,952,948.47/209,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,818.45

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