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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,234.16, 288,745.02 and 113,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,234.16, 288,745.02 and 113,741.04 is: 156,963.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,234.16 : 288,745.02 = 113,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,234.16/288,745.02 = 113,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,234.16x = 288,745.02 × 113,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,234.16x = 32,842,158,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,842,158,869.62/209,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,963.66

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