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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,171.95, 288,661.55 and 113,684.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,171.95, 288,661.55 and 113,684.79 is: 156,887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,171.95 : 288,661.55 = 113,684.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,171.95/288,661.55 = 113,684.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,171.95x = 288,661.55 × 113,684.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,171.95x = 32,816,427,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,816,427,692.82/209,171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,887.32

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