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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,405.12, 288,978.84 and 113,911.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,405.12, 288,978.84 and 113,911.58 is: 157,197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,405.12 : 288,978.84 = 113,911.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,405.12/288,978.84 = 113,911.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,405.12x = 288,978.84 × 113,911.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,405.12x = 32,918,036,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,918,036,973.41/209,405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,197.86

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