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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,203.02, 288,698.45 and 113,709.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,203.02, 288,698.45 and 113,709.42 is: 156,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,203.02 : 288,698.45 = 113,709.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,203.02/288,698.45 = 113,709.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,203.02x = 288,698.45 × 113,709.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,203.02x = 32,827,732,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,827,732,735.85/209,203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,918.06

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