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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,286.73, 288,814.26 and 113,793.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,286.73, 288,814.26 and 113,793.49 is: 157,034.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,286.73 : 288,814.26 = 113,793.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,286.73/288,814.26 = 113,793.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,286.73x = 288,814.26 × 113,793.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,286.73x = 32,865,182,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,865,182,607.17/209,286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,034.24

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