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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,423.76, 289,008.24 and 113,930.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,423.76, 289,008.24 and 113,930.52 is: 157,226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,423.76 : 289,008.24 = 113,930.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,423.76/289,008.24 = 113,930.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,423.76x = 289,008.24 × 113,930.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,423.76x = 32,926,859,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,926,859,067.48/209,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,226.00

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