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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,249.87, 288,768.11 and 113,756.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,249.87, 288,768.11 and 113,756.94 is: 156,986.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,249.87 : 288,768.11 = 113,756.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,249.87/288,768.11 = 113,756.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,249.87x = 288,768.11 × 113,756.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,249.87x = 32,849,375,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,849,375,994.40/209,249.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,986.37

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