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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,789.92, 289,365.78 and 134,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,789.92, 289,365.78 and 134,304.40 is: 185,247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,789.92 : 289,365.78 = 134,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,789.92/289,365.78 = 134,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,789.92x = 289,365.78 × 134,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,789.92x = 38,863,097,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,863,097,463.43/209,789.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,247.69

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