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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,392.75, 288,965.64 and 113,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,392.75, 288,965.64 and 113,901.04 is: 157,185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,392.75 : 288,965.64 = 113,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,392.75/288,965.64 = 113,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,392.75x = 288,965.64 × 113,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,392.75x = 32,913,486,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,913,486,920.27/209,392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,185.42

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