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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,332.71, 288,876.42 and 113,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,332.71, 288,876.42 and 113,837.36 is: 157,094.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,332.71 : 288,876.42 = 113,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,332.71/288,876.42 = 113,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,332.71x = 288,876.42 × 113,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,332.71x = 32,884,927,574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,884,927,574.67/209,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,094.07

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