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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,968.46, 289,756.27 and 114,475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,968.46, 289,756.27 and 114,475.13 is: 157,975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,968.46 : 289,756.27 = 114,475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,968.46/289,756.27 = 114,475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,968.46x = 289,756.27 × 114,475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,968.46x = 33,169,886,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,169,886,676.57/209,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,975.57

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