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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,572.66, 289,198.50 and 114,073.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,572.66, 289,198.50 and 114,073.66 is: 157,415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,572.66 : 289,198.50 = 114,073.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,572.66/289,198.50 = 114,073.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,572.66x = 289,198.50 × 114,073.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,572.66x = 32,989,931,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,989,931,361.51/209,572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,415.24

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