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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,537.28, 289,167.58 and 114,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,537.28, 289,167.58 and 114,050.16 is: 157,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,537.28 : 289,167.58 = 114,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,537.28/289,167.58 = 114,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,537.28x = 289,167.58 × 114,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,537.28x = 32,979,608,765.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,979,608,765.81/209,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,392.56

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