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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,684.59, 289,362.74 and 114,192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,684.59, 289,362.74 and 114,192.88 is: 157,585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,684.59 : 289,362.74 = 114,192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,684.59/289,362.74 = 114,192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,684.59x = 289,362.74 × 114,192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,684.59x = 33,043,163,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,043,163,198.48/209,684.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,585.09

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