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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,918.44, 289,681.68 and 114,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,918.44, 289,681.68 and 114,427 is: 157,906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,918.44 : 289,681.68 = 114,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,918.44/289,681.68 = 114,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,918.44x = 289,681.68 × 114,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,918.44x = 33,147,405,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,147,405,597.36/209,918.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,906.12

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