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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,347.24, 288,896.40 and 113,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,347.24, 288,896.40 and 113,851.88 is: 157,114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,347.24 : 288,896.40 = 113,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,347.24/288,896.40 = 113,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,347.24x = 288,896.40 × 113,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,347.24x = 32,891,398,265.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,891,398,265.23/209,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,114.08

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