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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,409.05, 288,984.26 and 113,915.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,409.05, 288,984.26 and 113,915.52 is: 157,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,409.05 : 288,984.26 = 113,915.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,409.05/288,984.26 = 113,915.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,409.05x = 288,984.26 × 113,915.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,409.05x = 32,919,792,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919,792,534.50/209,409.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,203.29

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