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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,978.94, 289,772.31 and 114,487.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,978.94, 289,772.31 and 114,487.23 is: 157,993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,978.94 : 289,772.31 = 114,487.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,978.94/289,772.31 = 114,487.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,978.94x = 289,772.31 × 114,487.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,978.94x = 33,175,229,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,175,229,102.60/209,978.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,993.13

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