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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,241.16, 288,749.38 and 113,750.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,241.16, 288,749.38 and 113,750.26 is: 156,973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,241.16 : 288,749.38 = 113,750.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,241.16/288,749.38 = 113,750.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,241.16x = 288,749.38 × 113,750.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,241.16x = 32,845,317,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,845,317,049.84/209,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,973.50

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