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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,866.92, 289,608.99 and 114,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,866.92, 289,608.99 and 114,371.70 is: 157,828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,866.92 : 289,608.99 = 114,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,866.92/289,608.99 = 114,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,866.92x = 289,608.99 × 114,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,866.92x = 33,123,072,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,123,072,521.58/209,866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,828.94

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