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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,135.67, 288,608.81 and 113,642.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,135.67, 288,608.81 and 113,642.88 is: 156,828.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,135.67 : 288,608.81 = 113,642.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,135.67/288,608.81 = 113,642.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,135.67x = 288,608.81 × 113,642.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,135.67x = 32,798,335,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,798,335,640.25/209,135.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,828.03

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