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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,951.02, 289,735.41 and 114,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,951.02, 289,735.41 and 114,457.60 is: 157,953.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,951.02 : 289,735.41 = 114,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,951.02/289,735.41 = 114,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,951.02x = 289,735.41 × 114,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,951.02x = 33,162,419,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,162,419,663.62/209,951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,953.12

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