Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,582.58, 289,224 and 114,090
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 209,582.58, 289,224 and 114,090 is: 157,444.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,582.58 : 289,224 = 114,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,582.58/289,224 = 114,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,582.58x = 289,224 × 114,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,582.58x = 32,997,566,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,997,566,160/209,582.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,444.22
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