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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,200.14, 355,029.36 and 209,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,200.14, 355,029.36 and 209,370.44 is: 289,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,200.14 : 355,029.36 = 209,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,200.14/355,029.36 = 209,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,200.14x = 355,029.36 × 209,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,200.14x = 74,332,653,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,332,653,316.12/257,200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,007.05

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