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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,247.48, 288,767.34 and 113,760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,247.48, 288,767.34 and 113,760.72 is: 156,992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,247.48 : 288,767.34 = 113,760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,247.48/288,767.34 = 113,760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,247.48x = 288,767.34 × 113,760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,247.48x = 32,850,380,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,850,380,510.88/209,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,992.96

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