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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,348.46, 288,892.62 and 113,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,348.46, 288,892.62 and 113,855.04 is: 157,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,348.46 : 288,892.62 = 113,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,348.46/288,892.62 = 113,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,348.46x = 288,892.62 × 113,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,348.46x = 32,891,880,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,891,880,805.80/209,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,115.47

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