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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,681.31, 289,350.18 and 114,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,681.31, 289,350.18 and 114,187.44 is: 157,573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,681.31 : 289,350.18 = 114,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,681.31/289,350.18 = 114,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,681.31x = 289,350.18 × 114,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,681.31x = 33,040,156,317.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,040,156,317.74/209,681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,573.21

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