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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,223.78, 288,725.41 and 113,732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,223.78, 288,725.41 and 113,732.88 is: 156,949.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,223.78 : 288,725.41 = 113,732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,223.78/288,725.41 = 113,732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,223.78x = 288,725.41 × 113,732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,223.78x = 32,837,572,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,837,572,408.48/209,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,949.52

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