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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,909.88, 289,511.82 and 134,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,909.88, 289,511.82 and 134,465.40 is: 185,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,909.88 : 289,511.82 = 134,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,909.88/289,511.82 = 134,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,909.88x = 289,511.82 × 134,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,909.88x = 38,929,322,681.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,929,322,681.03/209,909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,457.31

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