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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,399.52, 288,841.71 and 182,606.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,399.52, 288,841.71 and 182,606.34 is: 251,883.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,399.52 : 288,841.71 = 182,606.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,399.52/288,841.71 = 182,606.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,399.52x = 288,841.71 × 182,606.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,399.52x = 52,744,327,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,744,327,502.44/209,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,883.71

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