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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,607.78, 289,263.93 and 114,119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,607.78, 289,263.93 and 114,119.71 is: 157,488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,607.78 : 289,263.93 = 114,119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,607.78/289,263.93 = 114,119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,607.78x = 289,263.93 × 114,119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,607.78x = 33,010,715,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,010,715,805.06/209,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,488.03

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