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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,537.08, 289,161.17 and 114,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,537.08, 289,161.17 and 114,044.46 is: 157,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,537.08 : 289,161.17 = 114,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,537.08/289,161.17 = 114,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,537.08x = 289,161.17 × 114,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,537.08x = 32,977,229,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,977,229,485.62/209,537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,381.35

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