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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,875.30, 289,619.47 and 114,379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,875.30, 289,619.47 and 114,379.94 is: 157,839.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,875.30 : 289,619.47 = 114,379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,875.30/289,619.47 = 114,379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,875.30x = 289,619.47 × 114,379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,875.30x = 33,126,657,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,126,657,601.43/209,875.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,839.72

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