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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,920.55, 289,690.37 and 114,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,920.55, 289,690.37 and 114,427.25 is: 157,909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,920.55 : 289,690.37 = 114,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,920.55/289,690.37 = 114,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,920.55x = 289,690.37 × 114,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,920.55x = 33,148,472,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148,472,314.54/209,920.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,909.61

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