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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,156.57, 288,634.96 and 113,663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,156.57, 288,634.96 and 113,663.64 is: 156,855.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,156.57 : 288,634.96 = 113,663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,156.57/288,634.96 = 113,663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,156.57x = 288,634.96 × 113,663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,156.57x = 32,807,300,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,807,300,184.85/209,156.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,855.22

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