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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,861.96, 289,601.04 and 114,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,861.96, 289,601.04 and 114,366.60 is: 157,821.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,861.96 : 289,601.04 = 114,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,861.96/289,601.04 = 114,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,861.96x = 289,601.04 × 114,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,861.96x = 33,120,686,301.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120,686,301.26/209,861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,821.30

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