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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,170.97, 288,658.16 and 113,677.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,170.97, 288,658.16 and 113,677.65 is: 156,876.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,170.97 : 288,658.16 = 113,677.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,170.97/288,658.16 = 113,677.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,170.97x = 288,658.16 × 113,677.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,170.97x = 32,813,980,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813,980,713.74/209,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,876.37

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