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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,889.84, 289,654.08 and 114,402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,889.84, 289,654.08 and 114,402.72 is: 157,879.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,889.84 : 289,654.08 = 114,402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,889.84/289,654.08 = 114,402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,889.84x = 289,654.08 × 114,402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,889.84x = 33,137,214,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,137,214,611.10/209,889.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,879.08

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