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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,262.76, 288,779.22 and 113,771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,262.76, 288,779.22 and 113,771.92 is: 157,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,262.76 : 288,779.22 = 113,771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,262.76/288,779.22 = 113,771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,262.76x = 288,779.22 × 113,771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,262.76x = 32,854,966,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,854,966,315.50/209,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,003.41

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