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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,731.99, 308,904.61 and 209,439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,731.99, 308,904.61 and 209,439.14 is: 289,170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,731.99 : 308,904.61 = 209,439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,731.99/308,904.61 = 209,439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,731.99x = 308,904.61 × 209,439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,731.99x = 64,696,714,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,696,714,762.97/223,731.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,170.61

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