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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,139.48, 288,614.07 and 113,646.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,139.48, 288,614.07 and 113,646.69 is: 156,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,139.48 : 288,614.07 = 113,646.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,139.48/288,614.07 = 113,646.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,139.48x = 288,614.07 × 113,646.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,139.48x = 32,800,033,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,800,033,742.93/209,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,833.29

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