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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,939.13, 289,819.42 and 145,457.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,939.13, 289,819.42 and 145,457.25 is: 200,802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,939.13 : 289,819.42 = 145,457.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,939.13/289,819.42 = 145,457.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,939.13x = 289,819.42 × 145,457.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,939.13x = 42,156,335,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,156,335,829.80/209,939.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,802.66

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