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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,649.52, 289,317.72 and 114,155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,649.52, 289,317.72 and 114,155.74 is: 157,535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,649.52 : 289,317.72 = 114,155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,649.52/289,317.72 = 114,155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,649.52x = 289,317.72 × 114,155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,649.52x = 33,027,278,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027,278,421.71/209,649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,535.67

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