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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,427.48, 289,017.17 and 113,937.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,427.48, 289,017.17 and 113,937.59 is: 157,237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,427.48 : 289,017.17 = 113,937.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,427.48/289,017.17 = 113,937.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,427.48x = 289,017.17 × 113,937.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,427.48x = 32,929,917,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,929,917,803.65/209,427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,237.81

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