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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,926.14, 289,534.21 and 145,419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,926.14, 289,534.21 and 145,419.72 is: 200,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,926.14 : 289,534.21 = 145,419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,926.14/289,534.21 = 145,419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,926.14x = 289,534.21 × 145,419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,926.14x = 42,103,983,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103,983,748.62/209,926.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,565.70

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