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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,127.18, 288,597.27 and 113,633.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,127.18, 288,597.27 and 113,633.89 is: 156,815.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,127.18 : 288,597.27 = 113,633.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,127.18/288,597.27 = 113,633.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,127.18x = 288,597.27 × 113,633.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,127.18x = 32,794,429,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,794,429,711.99/209,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,815.72

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