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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,299.26, 288,831.48 and 113,806.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,299.26, 288,831.48 and 113,806.02 is: 157,051.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,299.26 : 288,831.48 = 113,806.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,299.26/288,831.48 = 113,806.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,299.26x = 288,831.48 × 113,806.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,299.26x = 32,870,761,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,870,761,189.51/209,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,051.49

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