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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,142.41, 288,615.96 and 113,649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,142.41, 288,615.96 and 113,649.12 is: 156,835.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,142.41 : 288,615.96 = 113,649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,142.41/288,615.96 = 113,649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,142.41x = 288,615.96 × 113,649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,142.41x = 32,800,949,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,800,949,871.96/209,142.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,835.48

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