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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,162.32, 288,645.83 and 113,669.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,162.32, 288,645.83 and 113,669.03 is: 156,864.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,162.32 : 288,645.83 = 113,669.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,162.32/288,645.83 = 113,669.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,162.32x = 288,645.83 × 113,669.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,162.32x = 32,810,092,089.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,810,092,089.17/209,162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,864.26

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