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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,035.14, 288,470.64 and 113,543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,035.14, 288,470.64 and 113,543.70 is: 156,691.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,035.14 : 288,470.64 = 113,543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,035.14/288,470.64 = 113,543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,035.14x = 288,470.64 × 113,543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,035.14x = 32,754,023,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,754,023,806.97/209,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,691.47

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