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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,318.91, 288,942.25 and 148,383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,318.91, 288,942.25 and 148,383.59 is: 204,827.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,318.91 : 288,942.25 = 148,383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,318.91/288,942.25 = 148,383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,318.91x = 288,942.25 × 148,383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,318.91x = 42,874,288,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874,288,357.68/209,318.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,827.59

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