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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,817.72, 289,548.51 and 114,324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,817.72, 289,548.51 and 114,324.42 is: 157,767.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,817.72 : 289,548.51 = 114,324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,817.72/289,548.51 = 114,324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,817.72x = 289,548.51 × 114,324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,817.72x = 33,102,465,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102,465,467.61/209,817.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,767.73

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