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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,236.92, 288,744.62 and 155,761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,236.92, 288,744.62 and 155,761.08 is: 214,948.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,236.92 : 288,744.62 = 155,761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,236.92/288,744.62 = 155,761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,236.92x = 288,744.62 × 155,761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,236.92x = 44,975,173,855.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,975,173,855.39/209,236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,948.56

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