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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,424.25, 288,983.59 and 118,751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,424.25, 288,983.59 and 118,751.23 is: 163,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,424.25 : 288,983.59 = 118,751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,424.25/288,983.59 = 118,751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,424.25x = 288,983.59 × 118,751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,424.25x = 34,317,156,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,317,156,762.32/209,424.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,864.29

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