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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,989.72, 363,953.38 and 209,721.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,989.72, 363,953.38 and 209,721.96 is: 289,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,989.72 : 363,953.38 = 209,721.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,989.72/363,953.38 = 209,721.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,989.72x = 363,953.38 × 209,721.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,989.72x = 76,329,016,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,329,016,202.22/263,989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,136.32

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