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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,888.83, 289,652.70 and 114,401.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,888.83, 289,652.70 and 114,401.71 is: 157,877.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,888.83 : 289,652.70 = 114,401.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,888.83/289,652.70 = 114,401.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,888.83x = 289,652.70 × 114,401.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,888.83x = 33,136,764,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,136,764,186.12/209,888.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,877.69

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