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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,773.73, 289,490.88 and 114,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,773.73, 289,490.88 and 114,280.40 is: 157,708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,773.73 : 289,490.88 = 114,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,773.73/289,490.88 = 114,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,773.73x = 289,490.88 × 114,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,773.73x = 33,083,132,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083,132,115.30/209,773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,708.66

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