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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,281.23, 288,806.63 and 113,787.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,281.23, 288,806.63 and 113,787.99 is: 157,026.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,281.23 : 288,806.63 = 113,787.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,281.23/288,806.63 = 113,787.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,281.23x = 288,806.63 × 113,787.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,281.23x = 32,862,725,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,862,725,357.43/209,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,026.63

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