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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,381.90, 288,947.88 and 113,889.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,381.90, 288,947.88 and 113,889.18 is: 157,167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,381.90 : 288,947.88 = 113,889.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,381.90/288,947.88 = 113,889.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,381.90x = 288,947.88 × 113,889.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,381.90x = 32,908,037,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,908,037,115.94/209,381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,167.53

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