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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,277.26, 288,801.96 and 113,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,277.26, 288,801.96 and 113,784.20 is: 157,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,277.26 : 288,801.96 = 113,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,277.26/288,801.96 = 113,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,277.26x = 288,801.96 × 113,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,277.26x = 32,861,099,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,861,099,977.03/209,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,021.84

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