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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,535.41, 289,164.99 and 114,048.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,535.41, 289,164.99 and 114,048.29 is: 157,389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,535.41 : 289,164.99 = 114,048.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,535.41/289,164.99 = 114,048.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,535.41x = 289,164.99 × 114,048.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,535.41x = 32,978,771,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,978,771,191.54/209,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,389.97

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