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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,017.14, 288,445.80 and 113,525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,017.14, 288,445.80 and 113,525.70 is: 156,666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,017.14 : 288,445.80 = 113,525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,017.14/288,445.80 = 113,525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,017.14x = 288,445.80 × 113,525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,017.14x = 32,746,011,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,746,011,357.06/209,017.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,666.63

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