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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,144.73, 288,621.32 and 113,651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,144.73, 288,621.32 and 113,651.94 is: 156,840.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,144.73 : 288,621.32 = 113,651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,144.73/288,621.32 = 113,651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,144.73x = 288,621.32 × 113,651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,144.73x = 32,802,372,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802,372,375.10/209,144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,840.54

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