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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,226.24, 288,730.17 and 113,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,226.24, 288,730.17 and 113,727.24 is: 156,942.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,226.24 : 288,730.17 = 113,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,226.24/288,730.17 = 113,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,226.24x = 288,730.17 × 113,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,226.24x = 32,836,485,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,836,485,338.83/209,226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,942.48

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