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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,137.30, 288,611.06 and 113,644.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,137.30, 288,611.06 and 113,644.51 is: 156,830.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,137.30 : 288,611.06 = 113,644.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,137.30/288,611.06 = 113,644.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,137.30x = 288,611.06 × 113,644.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,137.30x = 32,799,060,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,799,060,483.00/209,137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,830.28

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