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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,323.84, 288,562.08 and 158,935.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,323.84, 288,562.08 and 158,935.36 is: 219,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,323.84 : 288,562.08 = 158,935.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,323.84/288,562.08 = 158,935.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,323.84x = 288,562.08 × 158,935.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,323.84x = 45,862,718,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,862,718,067.15/209,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,099.35

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