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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,397.95, 288,967.87 and 113,905.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,397.95, 288,967.87 and 113,905.02 is: 157,188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,397.95 : 288,967.87 = 113,905.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,397.95/288,967.87 = 113,905.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,397.95x = 288,967.87 × 113,905.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,397.95x = 32,914,891,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,914,891,011.71/209,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,188.22

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