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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,860.46, 289,598.97 and 114,365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,860.46, 289,598.97 and 114,365.10 is: 157,819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,860.46 : 289,598.97 = 114,365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,860.46/289,598.97 = 114,365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,860.46x = 289,598.97 × 114,365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,860.46x = 33,120,015,163.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120,015,163.95/209,860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,819.23

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