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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,920.18, 289,692.90 and 114,426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,920.18, 289,692.90 and 114,426.91 is: 157,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,920.18 : 289,692.90 = 114,426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,920.18/289,692.90 = 114,426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,920.18x = 289,692.90 × 114,426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,920.18x = 33,148,663,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148,663,395.94/209,920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,910.80

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