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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,545.60, 289,172.90 and 114,052.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,545.60, 289,172.90 and 114,052.98 is: 157,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,545.60 : 289,172.90 = 114,052.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,545.60/289,172.90 = 114,052.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,545.60x = 289,172.90 × 114,052.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,545.60x = 32,981,030,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,981,030,980.24/209,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,393.10

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