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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,201.15, 288,695.85 and 113,707.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,201.15, 288,695.85 and 113,707.55 is: 156,915.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,201.15 : 288,695.85 = 113,707.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,201.15/288,695.85 = 113,707.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,201.15x = 288,695.85 × 113,707.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,201.15x = 32,826,896,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,826,896,355.19/209,201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,915.47

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