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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,143.52, 288,612.22 and 113,647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,143.52, 288,612.22 and 113,647.04 is: 156,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,143.52 : 288,612.22 = 113,647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,143.52/288,612.22 = 113,647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,143.52x = 288,612.22 × 113,647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,143.52x = 32,799,924,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,799,924,510.83/209,143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,829.74

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