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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,399.16, 288,969.50 and 113,906.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,399.16, 288,969.50 and 113,906.22 is: 157,189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,399.16 : 288,969.50 = 113,906.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,399.16/288,969.50 = 113,906.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,399.16x = 288,969.50 × 113,906.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,399.16x = 32,915,423,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,915,423,440.29/209,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,189.85

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