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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,143.55, 288,617.88 and 113,650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,143.55, 288,617.88 and 113,650.02 is: 156,836.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,143.55 : 288,617.88 = 113,650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,143.55/288,617.88 = 113,650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,143.55x = 288,617.88 × 113,650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,143.55x = 32,801,428,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,801,428,260.55/209,143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,836.91

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