Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,286.24, 288,813.50 and 113,793
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 209,286.24, 288,813.50 and 113,793 is: 157,033.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,286.24 : 288,813.50 = 113,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,286.24/288,813.50 = 113,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,286.24x = 288,813.50 × 113,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,286.24x = 32,864,954,605.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,864,954,605.50/209,286.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,033.52
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