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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,237.15, 288,743.86 and 113,746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,237.15, 288,743.86 and 113,746.25 is: 156,967.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,237.15 : 288,743.86 = 113,746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,237.15/288,743.86 = 113,746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,237.15x = 288,743.86 × 113,746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,237.15x = 32,843,531,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,843,531,285.53/209,237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,967.97

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