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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,245.68, 288,758.16 and 113,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,245.68, 288,758.16 and 113,752.80 is: 156,978.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,245.68 : 288,758.16 = 113,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,245.68/288,758.16 = 113,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,245.68x = 288,758.16 × 113,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,245.68x = 32,847,049,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,847,049,222.85/209,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,978.39

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