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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,117.07, 288,585.81 and 113,629.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,117.07, 288,585.81 and 113,629.95 is: 156,811.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,117.07 : 288,585.81 = 113,629.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,117.07/288,585.81 = 113,629.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,117.07x = 288,585.81 × 113,629.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,117.07x = 32,791,991,161.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,791,991,161.01/209,117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,811.64

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