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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,802.57, 289,523.85 and 114,309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,802.57, 289,523.85 and 114,309.93 is: 157,745.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,802.57 : 289,523.85 = 114,309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,802.57/289,523.85 = 114,309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,802.57x = 289,523.85 × 114,309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,802.57x = 33,095,451,026.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,095,451,026.83/209,802.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,745.69

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