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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,339.88, 288,891.14 and 113,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,339.88, 288,891.14 and 113,848.72 is: 157,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,339.88 : 288,891.14 = 113,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,339.88/288,891.14 = 113,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,339.88x = 288,891.14 × 113,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,339.88x = 32,889,886,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889,886,508.34/209,339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,112.38

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