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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,359.88, 288,804.48 and 145,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,359.88, 288,804.48 and 145,586.96 is: 200,832.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,359.88 : 288,804.48 = 145,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,359.88/288,804.48 = 145,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,359.88x = 288,804.48 × 145,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,359.88x = 42,046,166,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,046,166,277.58/209,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,832.01

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