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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,159.26, 288,641.61 and 113,665.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,159.26, 288,641.61 and 113,665.95 is: 156,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,159.26 : 288,641.61 = 113,665.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,159.26/288,641.61 = 113,665.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,159.26x = 288,641.61 × 113,665.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,159.26x = 32,808,722,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,808,722,810.18/209,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,860.01

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