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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,621.73, 289,277.55 and 114,127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,621.73, 289,277.55 and 114,127.59 is: 157,495.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,621.73 : 289,277.55 = 114,127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,621.73/289,277.55 = 114,127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,621.73x = 289,277.55 × 114,127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,621.73x = 33,014,549,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,014,549,622.60/209,621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,495.84

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