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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,173.47, 288,661.61 and 113,680.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,173.47, 288,661.61 and 113,680.15 is: 156,879.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,173.47 : 288,661.61 = 113,680.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,173.47/288,661.61 = 113,680.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,173.47x = 288,661.61 × 113,680.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,173.47x = 32,815,095,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,815,095,124.04/209,173.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,879.81

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