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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,171.21, 288,658.50 and 113,677.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,171.21, 288,658.50 and 113,677.90 is: 156,876.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,171.21 : 288,658.50 = 113,677.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,171.21/288,658.50 = 113,677.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,171.21x = 288,658.50 × 113,677.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,171.21x = 32,814,091,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,814,091,528.76/209,171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,876.71

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