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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,761.11, 289,482.56 and 157,985.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,761.11, 289,482.56 and 157,985.51 is: 218,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,761.11 : 289,482.56 = 157,985.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,761.11/289,482.56 = 157,985.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,761.11x = 289,482.56 × 157,985.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,761.11x = 45,734,048,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,734,048,232.81/209,761.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,029.21

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