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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,338.88, 288,889.76 and 113,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,338.88, 288,889.76 and 113,847.72 is: 157,111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,338.88 : 288,889.76 = 113,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,338.88/288,889.76 = 113,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,338.88x = 288,889.76 × 113,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,338.88x = 32,889,440,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889,440,507.35/209,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,111.00

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