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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,595.06, 288,600.66 and 157,987.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,595.06, 288,600.66 and 157,987.08 is: 217,539.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,595.06 : 288,600.66 = 157,987.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,595.06/288,600.66 = 157,987.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,595.06x = 288,600.66 × 157,987.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,595.06x = 45,595,175,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,595,175,559.47/209,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,539.36

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