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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,257.46, 288,777.12 and 113,764.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,257.46, 288,777.12 and 113,764.22 is: 156,995.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,257.46 : 288,777.12 = 113,764.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,257.46/288,777.12 = 113,764.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,257.46x = 288,777.12 × 113,764.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,257.46x = 32,852,503,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,852,503,810.65/209,257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,995.62

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