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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,291.76, 288,821.97 and 113,798.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,291.76, 288,821.97 and 113,798.70 is: 157,041.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,291.76 : 288,821.97 = 113,798.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,291.76/288,821.97 = 113,798.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,291.76x = 288,821.97 × 113,798.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,291.76x = 32,867,564,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,867,564,717.44/209,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,041.85

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