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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,874.92, 289,619.98 and 114,379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,874.92, 289,619.98 and 114,379.72 is: 157,839.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,874.92 : 289,619.98 = 114,379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,874.92/289,619.98 = 114,379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,874.92x = 289,619.98 × 114,379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,874.92x = 33,126,652,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,126,652,218.81/209,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,839.98

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