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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,360.93, 288,921.74 and 113,868.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,360.93, 288,921.74 and 113,868.27 is: 157,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,360.93 : 288,921.74 = 113,868.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,360.93/288,921.74 = 113,868.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,360.93x = 288,921.74 × 113,868.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,360.93x = 32,899,018,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899,018,129.85/209,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,140.20

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