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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,239.92, 288,754.02 and 113,746.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,239.92, 288,754.02 and 113,746.68 is: 156,972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,239.92 : 288,754.02 = 113,746.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,239.92/288,754.02 = 113,746.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,239.92x = 288,754.02 × 113,746.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,239.92x = 32,844,811,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,844,811,111.65/209,239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,972.01

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