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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,676.09, 289,365.17 and 157,900.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,676.09, 289,365.17 and 157,900.50 is: 217,911.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,676.09 : 289,365.17 = 157,900.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,676.09/289,365.17 = 157,900.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,676.09x = 289,365.17 × 157,900.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,676.09x = 45,690,905,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,690,905,025.59/209,676.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,911.85

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