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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,549.28, 289,177.96 and 114,056.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,549.28, 289,177.96 and 114,056.63 is: 157,398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,549.28 : 289,177.96 = 114,056.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,549.28/289,177.96 = 114,056.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,549.28x = 289,177.96 × 114,056.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,549.28x = 32,982,663,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,982,663,587.87/209,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,398.12

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