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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,162.70, 288,646.76 and 113,669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,162.70, 288,646.76 and 113,669.39 is: 156,864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,162.70 : 288,646.76 = 113,669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,162.70/288,646.76 = 113,669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,162.70x = 288,646.76 × 113,669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,162.70x = 32,810,302,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,810,302,140.47/209,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,864.98

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