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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,514.59, 289,131.15 and 114,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,514.59, 289,131.15 and 114,021.28 is: 157,349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,514.59 : 289,131.15 = 114,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,514.59/289,131.15 = 114,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,514.59x = 289,131.15 × 114,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,514.59x = 32,967,104,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,967,104,599.87/209,514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,349.92

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