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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,129.32, 288,600.29 and 113,636.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,129.32, 288,600.29 and 113,636.01 is: 156,818.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,129.32 : 288,600.29 = 113,636.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,129.32/288,600.29 = 113,636.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,129.32x = 288,600.29 × 113,636.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,129.32x = 32,795,386,380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,795,386,380.65/209,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,818.69

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