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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,239.15, 288,746.62 and 113,748.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,239.15, 288,746.62 and 113,748.25 is: 156,970.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,239.15 : 288,746.62 = 113,748.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,239.15/288,746.62 = 113,748.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,239.15x = 288,746.62 × 113,748.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,239.15x = 32,844,422,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,844,422,718.42/209,239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,970.73

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