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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,607.84, 289,258.62 and 114,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,607.84, 289,258.62 and 114,114.54 is: 157,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,607.84 : 289,258.62 = 114,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,607.84/289,258.62 = 114,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,607.84x = 289,258.62 × 114,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,607.84x = 33,008,614,362.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008,614,362.33/209,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,477.96

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