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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,008.89, 288,434.39 and 113,517.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,008.89, 288,434.39 and 113,517.45 is: 156,655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,008.89 : 288,434.39 = 113,517.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,008.89/288,434.39 = 113,517.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,008.89x = 288,434.39 × 113,517.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,008.89x = 32,742,335,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,742,335,877.52/209,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,655.23

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