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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,613.83, 289,258.39 and 114,120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,613.83, 289,258.39 and 114,120.29 is: 157,481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,613.83 : 289,258.39 = 114,120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,613.83/289,258.39 = 114,120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,613.83x = 289,258.39 × 114,120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,613.83x = 33,010,252,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,010,252,217.53/209,613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,481.27

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