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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,226.15, 288,728.69 and 113,735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,226.15, 288,728.69 and 113,735.25 is: 156,952.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,226.15 : 288,728.69 = 113,735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,226.15/288,728.69 = 113,735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,226.15x = 288,728.69 × 113,735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,226.15x = 32,838,629,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,838,629,170.65/209,226.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,952.80

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