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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,714.10, 289,408.80 and 114,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,714.10, 289,408.80 and 114,220.80 is: 157,626.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,714.10 : 289,408.80 = 114,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,714.10/289,408.80 = 114,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,714.10x = 289,408.80 × 114,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,714.10x = 33,056,504,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,056,504,663.04/209,714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,626.52

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