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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,170.46, 288,657.46 and 113,677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,170.46, 288,657.46 and 113,677.16 is: 156,875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,170.46 : 288,657.46 = 113,677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,170.46/288,657.46 = 113,677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,170.46x = 288,657.46 × 113,677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,170.46x = 32,813,760,265.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813,760,265.61/209,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,875.69

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