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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,355.88, 288,798.96 and 145,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,355.88, 288,798.96 and 145,582.96 is: 200,826.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,355.88 : 288,798.96 = 145,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,355.88/288,798.96 = 145,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,355.88x = 288,798.96 × 145,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,355.88x = 42,044,207,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,044,207,441.72/209,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,826.49

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