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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,693.43, 289,337.17 and 133,224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,693.43, 289,337.17 and 133,224.97 is: 183,825.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,693.43 : 289,337.17 = 133,224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,693.43/289,337.17 = 133,224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,693.43x = 289,337.17 × 133,224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,693.43x = 38,546,935,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,546,935,793.13/209,693.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,825.20

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