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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,543.76, 289,170.41 and 114,051.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,543.76, 289,170.41 and 114,051.15 is: 157,390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,543.76 : 289,170.41 = 114,051.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,543.76/289,170.41 = 114,051.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,543.76x = 289,170.41 × 114,051.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,543.76x = 32,980,217,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,980,217,236.22/209,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,390.60

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