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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,294.18, 288,823.96 and 113,800.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,294.18, 288,823.96 and 113,800.89 is: 157,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,294.18 : 288,823.96 = 113,800.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,294.18/288,823.96 = 113,800.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,294.18x = 288,823.96 × 113,800.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,294.18x = 32,868,423,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,868,423,701.32/209,294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,044.14

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