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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,401.02, 288,843.78 and 182,607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,401.02, 288,843.78 and 182,607.84 is: 251,885.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,401.02 : 288,843.78 = 182,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,401.02/288,843.78 = 182,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,401.02x = 288,843.78 × 182,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,401.02x = 52,745,138,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,745,138,763.24/209,401.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,885.78

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