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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,212.44, 288,715.10 and 113,719.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,212.44, 288,715.10 and 113,719.36 is: 156,933.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,212.44 : 288,715.10 = 113,719.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,212.44/288,715.10 = 113,719.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,212.44x = 288,715.10 × 113,719.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,212.44x = 32,832,496,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832,496,394.34/209,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,933.77

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