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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,996.12, 289,795.90 and 114,504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,996.12, 289,795.90 and 114,504.36 is: 158,016.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,996.12 : 289,795.90 = 114,504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,996.12/289,795.90 = 114,504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,996.12x = 289,795.90 × 114,504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,996.12x = 33,182,894,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182,894,060.12/209,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,016.70

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