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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,710.64, 289,399.20 and 114,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,710.64, 289,399.20 and 114,217.04 is: 157,618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,710.64 : 289,399.20 = 114,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,710.64/289,399.20 = 114,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,710.64x = 289,399.20 × 114,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,710.64x = 33,054,320,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054,320,002.37/209,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,618.71

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