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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,250.16, 288,761.82 and 113,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,250.16, 288,761.82 and 113,759.24 is: 156,985.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,250.16 : 288,761.82 = 113,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,250.16/288,761.82 = 113,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,250.16x = 288,761.82 × 113,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,250.16x = 32,849,325,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,849,325,184.22/209,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,985.90

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