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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,664.06, 289,326.51 and 114,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,664.06, 289,326.51 and 114,170.46 is: 157,549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,664.06 : 289,326.51 = 114,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,664.06/289,326.51 = 114,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,664.06x = 289,326.51 × 114,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,664.06x = 33,032,540,736.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032,540,736.89/209,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,549.85

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