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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,578.11, 289,217.83 and 114,085.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,578.11, 289,217.83 and 114,085.53 is: 157,438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,578.11 : 289,217.83 = 114,085.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,578.11/289,217.83 = 114,085.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,578.11x = 289,217.83 × 114,085.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,578.11x = 32,995,567,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,995,567,404.48/209,578.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,438.04

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