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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,589.30, 289,233.28 and 114,095.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,589.30, 289,233.28 and 114,095.97 is: 157,452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,589.30 : 289,233.28 = 114,095.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,589.30/289,233.28 = 114,095.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,589.30x = 289,233.28 × 114,095.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,589.30x = 33,000,351,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,000,351,637.88/209,589.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,452.46

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