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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,578.52, 288,577.89 and 157,970.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,578.52, 288,577.89 and 157,970.63 is: 217,516.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,578.52 : 288,577.89 = 157,970.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,578.52/288,577.89 = 157,970.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,578.52x = 288,577.89 × 157,970.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,578.52x = 45,586,829,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,586,829,644.48/209,578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,516.71

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