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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,467.83, 289,065.24 and 113,974.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,467.83, 289,065.24 and 113,974.02 is: 157,283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,467.83 : 289,065.24 = 113,974.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,467.83/289,065.24 = 113,974.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,467.83x = 289,065.24 × 113,974.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,467.83x = 32,945,927,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,945,927,445.06/209,467.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,283.95

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