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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,183.26, 288,672.92 and 113,689.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,183.26, 288,672.92 and 113,689.94 is: 156,892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,183.26 : 288,672.92 = 113,689.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,183.26/288,672.92 = 113,689.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,183.26x = 288,672.92 × 113,689.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,183.26x = 32,819,206,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,819,206,954.42/209,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,892.13

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