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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,204.28, 288,704.85 and 113,710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,204.28, 288,704.85 and 113,710.98 is: 156,922.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,204.28 : 288,704.85 = 113,710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,204.28/288,704.85 = 113,710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,204.28x = 288,704.85 × 113,710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,204.28x = 32,828,911,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,828,911,424.25/209,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,922.75

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