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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,824.16, 289,553.60 and 114,331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,824.16, 289,553.60 and 114,331.68 is: 157,775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,824.16 : 289,553.60 = 114,331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,824.16/289,553.60 = 114,331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,824.16x = 289,553.60 × 114,331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,824.16x = 33,105,149,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,105,149,538.05/209,824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,775.68

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