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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,648.28, 289,310.88 and 114,153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,648.28, 289,310.88 and 114,153.24 is: 157,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,648.28 : 289,310.88 = 114,153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,648.28/289,310.88 = 114,153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,648.28x = 289,310.88 × 114,153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,648.28x = 33,025,774,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025,774,319.25/209,648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,529.43

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