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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,133.45, 288,605.99 and 113,640.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,133.45, 288,605.99 and 113,640.15 is: 156,824.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,133.45 : 288,605.99 = 113,640.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,133.45/288,605.99 = 113,640.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,133.45x = 288,605.99 × 113,640.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,133.45x = 32,797,227,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,797,227,426.30/209,133.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,824.40

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