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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,732.99, 308,905.99 and 209,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,732.99, 308,905.99 and 209,440.14 is: 289,171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,732.99 : 308,905.99 = 209,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,732.99/308,905.99 = 209,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,732.99x = 308,905.99 × 209,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,732.99x = 64,697,313,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,697,313,792.44/223,732.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,171.99

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