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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,319.91, 288,943.63 and 148,384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,319.91, 288,943.63 and 148,384.59 is: 204,828.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,319.91 : 288,943.63 = 148,384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,319.91/288,943.63 = 148,384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,319.91x = 288,943.63 × 148,384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,319.91x = 42,874,782,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874,782,070.66/209,319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,828.97

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