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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,435.56, 288,971.94 and 118,771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,435.56, 288,971.94 and 118,771.72 is: 163,877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,435.56 : 288,971.94 = 118,771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,435.56/288,971.94 = 118,771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,435.56x = 288,971.94 × 118,771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,435.56x = 34,321,694,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,321,694,345.54/209,435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,877.11

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