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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,128.32, 288,598.91 and 113,635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,128.32, 288,598.91 and 113,635.02 is: 156,817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,128.32 : 288,598.91 = 113,635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,128.32/288,598.91 = 113,635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,128.32x = 288,598.91 × 113,635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,128.32x = 32,794,942,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,794,942,909.83/209,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,817.32

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