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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,825.12, 289,555.02 and 114,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,825.12, 289,555.02 and 114,332.60 is: 157,777.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,825.12 : 289,555.02 = 114,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,825.12/289,555.02 = 114,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,825.12x = 289,555.02 × 114,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,825.12x = 33,105,578,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,105,578,279.65/209,825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,777.00

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