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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,381.76, 288,949.68 and 113,892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,381.76, 288,949.68 and 113,892.48 is: 157,173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,381.76 : 288,949.68 = 113,892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,381.76/288,949.68 = 113,892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,381.76x = 288,949.68 × 113,892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,381.76x = 32,909,195,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,909,195,650.41/209,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,173.17

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