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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,827.46, 289,561.84 and 114,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,827.46, 289,561.84 and 114,334.08 is: 157,781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,827.46 : 289,561.84 = 114,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,827.46/289,561.84 = 114,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,827.46x = 289,561.84 × 114,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,827.46x = 33,106,786,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,106,786,836.60/209,827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,781.00

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