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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,133.38, 288,596.16 and 113,638.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,133.38, 288,596.16 and 113,638.02 is: 156,816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,133.38 : 288,596.16 = 113,638.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,133.38/288,596.16 = 113,638.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,133.38x = 288,596.16 × 113,638.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,133.38x = 32,795,496,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,795,496,202.00/209,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,816.18

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