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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,345.37, 288,893.43 and 113,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,345.37, 288,893.43 and 113,849.88 is: 157,111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,345.37 : 288,893.43 = 113,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,345.37/288,893.43 = 113,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,345.37x = 288,893.43 × 113,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,345.37x = 32,890,482,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,890,482,338.29/209,345.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,111.10

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