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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,236.15, 288,742.48 and 113,745.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,236.15, 288,742.48 and 113,745.25 is: 156,966.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,236.15 : 288,742.48 = 113,745.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,236.15/288,742.48 = 113,745.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,236.15x = 288,742.48 × 113,745.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,236.15x = 32,843,085,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,843,085,573.22/209,236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,966.59

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