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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,584.59, 289,226.73 and 114,091.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,584.59, 289,226.73 and 114,091.98 is: 157,446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,584.59 : 289,226.73 = 114,091.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,584.59/289,226.73 = 114,091.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,584.59x = 289,226.73 × 114,091.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,584.59x = 32,998,450,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,998,450,294.63/209,584.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,446.93

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