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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,818.12, 289,545.36 and 114,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,818.12, 289,545.36 and 114,325.60 is: 157,767.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,818.12 : 289,545.36 = 114,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,818.12/289,545.36 = 114,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,818.12x = 289,545.36 × 114,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,818.12x = 33,102,447,009.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102,447,009.22/209,818.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,767.34

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