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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,250.87, 288,769.49 and 113,757.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,250.87, 288,769.49 and 113,757.94 is: 156,987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,250.87 : 288,769.49 = 113,757.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,250.87/288,769.49 = 113,757.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,250.87x = 288,769.49 × 113,757.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,250.87x = 32,849,822,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,849,822,317.25/209,250.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,987.75

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