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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,577.23, 288,665.64 and 161,086.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,577.23, 288,665.64 and 161,086.43 is: 221,875.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,577.23 : 288,665.64 = 161,086.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,577.23/288,665.64 = 161,086.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,577.23x = 288,665.64 × 161,086.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,577.23x = 46,500,117,411.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,500,117,411.27/209,577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,875.81

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