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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,526.86, 289,147.06 and 114,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,526.86, 289,147.06 and 114,034.24 is: 157,367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,526.86 : 289,147.06 = 114,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,526.86/289,147.06 = 114,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,526.86x = 289,147.06 × 114,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,526.86x = 32,972,665,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,972,665,235.33/209,526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,367.25

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