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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,149.92, 288,626.67 and 113,656.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,149.92, 288,626.67 and 113,656.41 is: 156,845.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,149.92 : 288,626.67 = 113,656.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,149.92/288,626.67 = 113,656.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,149.92x = 288,626.67 × 113,656.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,149.92x = 32,804,271,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,804,271,142.45/209,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,845.73

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