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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,254.88, 288,775.02 and 113,761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,254.88, 288,775.02 and 113,761.94 is: 156,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,254.88 : 288,775.02 = 113,761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,254.88/288,775.02 = 113,761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,254.88x = 288,775.02 × 113,761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,254.88x = 32,851,606,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,851,606,498.74/209,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,993.26

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