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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,369.80, 288,807.21 and 131,721.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,369.80, 288,807.21 and 131,721.94 is: 181,698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,369.80 : 288,807.21 = 131,721.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,369.80/288,807.21 = 131,721.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,369.80x = 288,807.21 × 131,721.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,369.80x = 38,042,245,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,042,245,987.19/209,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,698.82

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