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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,393.43, 288,808.23 and 132,846.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,393.43, 288,808.23 and 132,846.58 is: 183,230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,393.43 : 288,808.23 = 132,846.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,393.43/288,808.23 = 132,846.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,393.43x = 288,808.23 × 132,846.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,393.43x = 38,367,185,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,367,185,631.35/209,393.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,230.13

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