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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,221.30, 288,723.60 and 113,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,221.30, 288,723.60 and 113,727.70 is: 156,943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,221.30 : 288,723.60 = 113,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,221.30/288,723.60 = 113,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,221.30x = 288,723.60 × 113,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,221.30x = 32,835,870,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,835,870,963.72/209,221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,943.25

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