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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,198.06, 288,695.58 and 113,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,198.06, 288,695.58 and 113,704.80 is: 156,913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,198.06 : 288,695.58 = 113,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,198.06/288,695.58 = 113,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,198.06x = 288,695.58 × 113,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,198.06x = 32,826,073,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,826,073,184.78/209,198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,913.85

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