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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,939.56, 289,705.86 and 114,436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,939.56, 289,705.86 and 114,436.84 is: 157,916.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,939.56 : 289,705.86 = 114,436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,939.56/289,705.86 = 114,436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,939.56x = 289,705.86 × 114,436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,939.56x = 33,153,023,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,153,023,147.88/209,939.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,916.99

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