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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,438.40, 289,027.68 and 113,947.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,438.40, 289,027.68 and 113,947.68 is: 157,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,438.40 : 289,027.68 = 113,947.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,438.40/289,027.68 = 113,947.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,438.40x = 289,027.68 × 113,947.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,438.40x = 32,934,033,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,934,033,591.78/209,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,249.26

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