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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,975.86, 290,043.28 and 155,638.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,975.86, 290,043.28 and 155,638.18 is: 214,985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,975.86 : 290,043.28 = 155,638.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,975.86/290,043.28 = 155,638.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,975.86x = 290,043.28 × 155,638.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,975.86x = 45,141,808,220.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,141,808,220.43/209,975.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,985.70

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