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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,975.95, 289,766.05 and 114,482.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,975.95, 289,766.05 and 114,482.62 is: 157,985.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,975.95 : 289,766.05 = 114,482.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,975.95/289,766.05 = 114,482.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,975.95x = 289,766.05 × 114,482.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,975.95x = 33,173,176,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,173,176,591.05/209,975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,985.60

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