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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,994.81, 289,794.15 and 114,503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,994.81, 289,794.15 and 114,503.10 is: 158,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,994.81 : 289,794.15 = 114,503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,994.81/289,794.15 = 114,503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,994.81x = 289,794.15 × 114,503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,994.81x = 33,182,328,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182,328,536.87/209,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,014.99

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