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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,802.14, 289,636.61 and 163,763.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,802.14, 289,636.61 and 163,763.06 is: 226,078.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,802.14 : 289,636.61 = 163,763.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,802.14/289,636.61 = 163,763.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,802.14x = 289,636.61 × 163,763.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,802.14x = 47,431,775,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,431,775,274.63/209,802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,078.61

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