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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,237.28, 288,744.01 and 113,746.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,237.28, 288,744.01 and 113,746.38 is: 156,968.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,237.28 : 288,744.01 = 113,746.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,237.28/288,744.01 = 113,746.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,237.28x = 288,744.01 × 113,746.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,237.28x = 32,843,585,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,843,585,884.18/209,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,968.14

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