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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,157.66, 288,641.88 and 113,670.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,157.66, 288,641.88 and 113,670.54 is: 156,867.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,157.66 : 288,641.88 = 113,670.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,157.66/288,641.88 = 113,670.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,157.66x = 288,641.88 × 113,670.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,157.66x = 32,810,078,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,810,078,366.22/209,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,867.69

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