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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,494.95, 289,108.20 and 114,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,494.95, 289,108.20 and 114,006.88 is: 157,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,494.95 : 289,108.20 = 114,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,494.95/289,108.20 = 114,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,494.95x = 289,108.20 × 114,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,494.95x = 32,960,323,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,960,323,864.42/209,494.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,332.31

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