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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,575.35, 288,663.08 and 161,084.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,575.35, 288,663.08 and 161,084.57 is: 221,873.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,575.35 : 288,663.08 = 161,084.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,575.35/288,663.08 = 161,084.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,575.35x = 288,663.08 × 161,084.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,575.35x = 46,499,165,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,499,165,867.94/209,575.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,873.26

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