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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,494.58, 289,099.70 and 114,001.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,494.58, 289,099.70 and 114,001.05 is: 157,319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,494.58 : 289,099.70 = 114,001.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,494.58/289,099.70 = 114,001.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,494.58x = 289,099.70 × 114,001.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,494.58x = 32,957,669,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,957,669,354.69/209,494.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,319.91

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