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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,145.06, 288,619.95 and 113,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,145.06, 288,619.95 and 113,651.52 is: 156,838.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,145.06 : 288,619.95 = 113,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,145.06/288,619.95 = 113,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,145.06x = 288,619.95 × 113,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,145.06x = 32,802,096,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802,096,019.82/209,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,838.97

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