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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,178.84, 288,669.03 and 113,685.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,178.84, 288,669.03 and 113,685.54 is: 156,887.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,178.84 : 288,669.03 = 113,685.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,178.84/288,669.03 = 113,685.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,178.84x = 288,669.03 × 113,685.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,178.84x = 32,817,494,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,817,494,556.83/209,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,887.26

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