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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,167.13, 288,652.89 and 113,673.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,167.13, 288,652.89 and 113,673.85 is: 156,871.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,167.13 : 288,652.89 = 113,673.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,167.13/288,652.89 = 113,673.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,167.13x = 288,652.89 × 113,673.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,167.13x = 32,812,285,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,812,285,319.93/209,167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,871.14

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