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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,893.74, 289,652.94 and 114,400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,893.74, 289,652.94 and 114,400.14 is: 157,871.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,893.74 : 289,652.94 = 114,400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,893.74/289,652.94 = 114,400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,893.74x = 289,652.94 × 114,400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,893.74x = 33,136,336,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,136,336,887.41/209,893.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,871.96

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