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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,425.37, 289,003.83 and 113,929.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,425.37, 289,003.83 and 113,929.88 is: 157,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,425.37 : 289,003.83 = 113,929.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,425.37/289,003.83 = 113,929.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,425.37x = 289,003.83 × 113,929.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,425.37x = 32,926,171,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,926,171,671.44/209,425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,221.50

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