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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,608.62, 289,258.14 and 114,115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,608.62, 289,258.14 and 114,115.11 is: 157,477.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,608.62 : 289,258.14 = 114,115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,608.62/289,258.14 = 114,115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,608.62x = 289,258.14 × 114,115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,608.62x = 33,008,724,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008,724,464.50/209,608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,477.90

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