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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,341.67, 288,883.26 and 113,848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,341.67, 288,883.26 and 113,848.34 is: 157,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,341.67 : 288,883.26 = 113,848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,341.67/288,883.26 = 113,848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,341.67x = 288,883.26 × 113,848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,341.67x = 32,888,878,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,888,878,160.37/209,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,106.22

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