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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,411.73, 288,922.95 and 118,760.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,411.73, 288,922.95 and 118,760.58 is: 163,852.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,411.73 : 288,922.95 = 118,760.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,411.73/288,922.95 = 118,760.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,411.73x = 288,922.95 × 118,760.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,411.73x = 34,312,657,117.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,312,657,117.31/209,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,852.60

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