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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,246.05, 288,753.29 and 113,750.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,246.05, 288,753.29 and 113,750.29 is: 156,971.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,246.05 : 288,753.29 = 113,750.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,246.05/288,753.29 = 113,750.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,246.05x = 288,753.29 × 113,750.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,246.05x = 32,845,769,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,845,769,907.20/209,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,971.99

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