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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,997.28, 288,522.36 and 132,594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,997.28, 288,522.36 and 132,594.48 is: 183,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,997.28 : 288,522.36 = 132,594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,997.28/288,522.36 = 132,594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,997.28x = 288,522.36 × 132,594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,997.28x = 38,256,472,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,256,472,292.57/208,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,047.70

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