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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,752.58, 289,457.07 and 114,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,752.58, 289,457.07 and 114,259.28 is: 157,676.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,752.58 : 289,457.07 = 114,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,752.58/289,457.07 = 114,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,752.58x = 289,457.07 × 114,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,752.58x = 33,073,154,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,073,154,961.82/209,752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,676.99

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