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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,984.44, 289,772.20 and 114,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,984.44, 289,772.20 and 114,493 is: 157,996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,984.44 : 289,772.20 = 114,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,984.44/289,772.20 = 114,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,984.44x = 289,772.20 × 114,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,984.44x = 33,176,888,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,176,888,494.60/209,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,996.89

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