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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,125.99, 288,593.25 and 113,632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,125.99, 288,593.25 and 113,632.66 is: 156,812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,125.99 : 288,593.25 = 113,632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,125.99/288,593.25 = 113,632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,125.99x = 288,593.25 × 113,632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,125.99x = 32,793,617,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,793,617,212.58/209,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,812.73

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