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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,625.57, 289,276.38 and 114,130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,625.57, 289,276.38 and 114,130.08 is: 157,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,625.57 : 289,276.38 = 114,130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,625.57/289,276.38 = 114,130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,625.57x = 289,276.38 × 114,130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,625.57x = 33,015,136,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015,136,391.51/209,625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,495.75

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