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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,301.68, 288,348.18 and 145,528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,301.68, 288,348.18 and 145,528.76 is: 200,490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,301.68 : 288,348.18 = 145,528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,301.68/288,348.18 = 145,528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,301.68x = 288,348.18 × 145,528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,301.68x = 41,962,953,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962,953,083.66/209,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,490.28

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