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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,529.99, 289,150.56 and 114,037.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,529.99, 289,150.56 and 114,037.47 is: 157,371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,529.99 : 289,150.56 = 114,037.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,529.99/289,150.56 = 114,037.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,529.99x = 289,150.56 × 114,037.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,529.99x = 32,973,998,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,973,998,311.48/209,529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,371.26

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