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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,638.55, 289,388.13 and 158,665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,638.55, 289,388.13 and 158,665.50 is: 219,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,638.55 : 289,388.13 = 158,665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,638.55/289,388.13 = 158,665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,638.55x = 289,388.13 × 158,665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,638.55x = 45,915,912,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,915,912,340.52/209,638.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,024.19

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