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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,175.42, 288,663.99 and 113,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,175.42, 288,663.99 and 113,682.36 is: 156,882.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,175.42 : 288,663.99 = 113,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,175.42/288,663.99 = 113,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,175.42x = 288,663.99 × 113,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,175.42x = 32,816,003,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,816,003,630.22/209,175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,882.70

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