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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,348.32, 288,894.50 and 118,712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,348.32, 288,894.50 and 118,712.56 is: 163,819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,348.32 : 288,894.50 = 118,712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,348.32/288,894.50 = 118,712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,348.32x = 288,894.50 × 118,712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,348.32x = 34,295,405,664.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,295,405,664.92/209,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,819.83

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