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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,575.14, 289,206.33 and 114,079.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,575.14, 289,206.33 and 114,079.79 is: 157,426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,575.14 : 289,206.33 = 114,079.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,575.14/289,206.33 = 114,079.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,575.14x = 289,206.33 × 114,079.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,575.14x = 32,992,597,393.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992,597,393.07/209,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,426.10

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