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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,233.92, 288,740.48 and 155,758.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,233.92, 288,740.48 and 155,758.08 is: 214,944.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,233.92 : 288,740.48 = 155,758.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,233.92/288,740.48 = 155,758.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,233.92x = 288,740.48 × 155,758.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,233.92x = 44,973,662,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,973,662,783.08/209,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,944.42

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