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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,395.64, 288,964.67 and 113,902.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,395.64, 288,964.67 and 113,902.71 is: 157,185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,395.64 : 288,964.67 = 113,902.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,395.64/288,964.67 = 113,902.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,395.64x = 288,964.67 × 113,902.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,395.64x = 32,913,858,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,913,858,437.74/209,395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,185.03

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