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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,427.98, 289,012.82 and 113,934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,427.98, 289,012.82 and 113,934.47 is: 157,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,427.98 : 289,012.82 = 113,934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,427.98/289,012.82 = 113,934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,427.98x = 289,012.82 × 113,934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,427.98x = 32,928,520,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,928,520,455.17/209,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,230.76

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