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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,324.84, 288,563.46 and 158,936.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,324.84, 288,563.46 and 158,936.36 is: 219,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,324.84 : 288,563.46 = 158,936.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,324.84/288,563.46 = 158,936.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,324.84x = 288,563.46 × 158,936.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,324.84x = 45,863,225,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,863,225,961.41/209,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,100.73

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