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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,992.10, 289,788.44 and 114,498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,992.10, 289,788.44 and 114,498.56 is: 158,007.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,992.10 : 289,788.44 = 114,498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,992.10/289,788.44 = 114,498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,992.10x = 289,788.44 × 114,498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,992.10x = 33,180,359,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,180,359,236.62/209,992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,007.66

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