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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,177.40, 288,663.21 and 113,684.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,177.40, 288,663.21 and 113,684.78 is: 156,884.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,177.40 : 288,663.21 = 113,684.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,177.40/288,663.21 = 113,684.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,177.40x = 288,663.21 × 113,684.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,177.40x = 32,816,612,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,816,612,505.95/209,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,884.12

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