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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,364.14, 288,799.50 and 131,716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,364.14, 288,799.50 and 131,716.34 is: 181,691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,364.14 : 288,799.50 = 131,716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,364.14/288,799.50 = 131,716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,364.14x = 288,799.50 × 131,716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,364.14x = 38,039,613,133.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039,613,133.83/209,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,691.16

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