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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,874.80, 289,618.78 and 114,379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,874.80, 289,618.78 and 114,379.44 is: 157,839.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,874.80 : 289,618.78 = 114,379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,874.80/289,618.78 = 114,379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,874.80x = 289,618.78 × 114,379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,874.80x = 33,126,433,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,126,433,869.88/209,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,839.03

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