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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,259.56, 288,781.32 and 113,766.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,259.56, 288,781.32 and 113,766.04 is: 156,998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,259.56 : 288,781.32 = 113,766.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,259.56/288,781.32 = 113,766.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,259.56x = 288,781.32 × 113,766.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,259.56x = 32,853,507,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,853,507,202.37/209,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,998.84

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