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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,014.22, 288,243.14 and 161,191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,014.22, 288,243.14 and 161,191.82 is: 222,293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,014.22 : 288,243.14 = 161,191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,014.22/288,243.14 = 161,191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,014.22x = 288,243.14 × 161,191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,014.22x = 46,462,436,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,462,436,339.11/209,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,293.18

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