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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,205.88, 288,704.52 and 113,712.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,205.88, 288,704.52 and 113,712.34 is: 156,923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,205.88 : 288,704.52 = 113,712.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,205.88/288,704.52 = 113,712.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,205.88x = 288,704.52 × 113,712.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,205.88x = 32,829,266,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,829,266,537.78/209,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,923.25

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