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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,847.67, 289,589.33 and 114,354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,847.67, 289,589.33 and 114,354.14 is: 157,808.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,847.67 : 289,589.33 = 114,354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,847.67/289,589.33 = 114,354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,847.67x = 289,589.33 × 114,354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,847.67x = 33,115,737,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,115,737,623.26/209,847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,808.46

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