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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,867.28, 289,663.59 and 133,371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,867.28, 289,663.59 and 133,371.46 is: 184,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,867.28 : 289,663.59 = 133,371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,867.28/289,663.59 = 133,371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,867.28x = 289,663.59 × 133,371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,867.28x = 38,632,856,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,632,856,769.36/209,867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,082.32

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