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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,244.29, 288,758.79 and 113,750.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,244.29, 288,758.79 and 113,750.75 is: 156,976.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,244.29 : 288,758.79 = 113,750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,244.29/288,758.79 = 113,750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,244.29x = 288,758.79 × 113,750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,244.29x = 32,846,529,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,846,529,653.49/209,244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,976.95

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