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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,240.20, 288,754.33 and 113,748.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,240.20, 288,754.33 and 113,748.95 is: 156,975.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,240.20 : 288,754.33 = 113,748.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,240.20/288,754.33 = 113,748.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,240.20x = 288,754.33 × 113,748.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,240.20x = 32,845,501,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,845,501,845.45/209,240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,975.10

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