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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,294.08, 288,829.44 and 113,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,294.08, 288,829.44 and 113,801.44 is: 157,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,294.08 : 288,829.44 = 113,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,294.08/288,829.44 = 113,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,294.08x = 288,829.44 × 113,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,294.08x = 32,869,206,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,869,206,186.39/209,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,047.95

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