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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,822.58, 289,555.20 and 114,329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,822.58, 289,555.20 and 114,329.30 is: 157,774.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,822.58 : 289,555.20 = 114,329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,822.58/289,555.20 = 114,329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,822.58x = 289,555.20 × 114,329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,822.58x = 33,104,643,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,104,643,327.36/209,822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,774.46

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