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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,342.82, 288,770.11 and 131,694.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,342.82, 288,770.11 and 131,694.99 is: 181,661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,342.82 : 288,770.11 = 131,694.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,342.82/288,770.11 = 131,694.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,342.82x = 288,770.11 × 131,694.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,342.82x = 38,029,575,336.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,029,575,336.62/209,342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,661.71

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