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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,001.01, 288,423.08 and 113,508.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,001.01, 288,423.08 and 113,508.39 is: 156,642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,001.01 : 288,423.08 = 113,508.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,001.01/288,423.08 = 113,508.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,001.01x = 288,423.08 × 113,508.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,001.01x = 32,738,438,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,738,438,007.53/209,001.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,642.49

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