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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,865.70, 289,614.88 and 114,372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,865.70, 289,614.88 and 114,372.47 is: 157,834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,865.70 : 289,614.88 = 114,372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,865.70/289,614.88 = 114,372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,865.70x = 289,614.88 × 114,372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,865.70x = 33,123,969,174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,123,969,174.35/209,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,834.13

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