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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,832.75, 289,569.33 and 114,339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,832.75, 289,569.33 and 114,339.42 is: 157,788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,832.75 : 289,569.33 = 114,339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,832.75/289,569.33 = 114,339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,832.75x = 289,569.33 × 114,339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,832.75x = 33,109,189,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,109,189,241.99/209,832.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,788.47

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