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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,867.99, 289,619.87 and 114,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,867.99, 289,619.87 and 114,376.73 is: 157,841.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,867.99 : 289,619.87 = 114,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,867.99/289,619.87 = 114,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,867.99x = 289,619.87 × 114,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,867.99x = 33,125,773,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,125,773,673.63/209,867.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,841.00

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