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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,670.84, 289,338.12 and 114,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,670.84, 289,338.12 and 114,175.44 is: 157,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,670.84 : 289,338.12 = 114,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,670.84/289,338.12 = 114,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,670.84x = 289,338.12 × 114,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,670.84x = 33,035,307,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,035,307,159.77/209,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,557.95

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