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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,579.01, 288,578.55 and 157,971.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,579.01, 288,578.55 and 157,971.09 is: 217,517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,579.01 : 288,578.55 = 157,971.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,579.01/288,578.55 = 157,971.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,579.01x = 288,578.55 × 157,971.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,579.01x = 45,587,068,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,587,068,094.12/209,579.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,517.34

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