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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,916.68, 289,688.04 and 114,423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,916.68, 289,688.04 and 114,423.38 is: 157,905.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,916.68 : 289,688.04 = 114,423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,916.68/289,688.04 = 114,423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,916.68x = 289,688.04 × 114,423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,916.68x = 33,147,084,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,147,084,682.38/209,916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,905.91

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