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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,197.25, 288,694.11 and 113,704.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,197.25, 288,694.11 and 113,704.17 is: 156,912.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,197.25 : 288,694.11 = 113,704.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,197.25/288,694.11 = 113,704.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,197.25x = 288,694.11 × 113,704.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,197.25x = 32,825,724,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,825,724,489.54/209,197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,912.79

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