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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,010.18, 288,436.13 and 113,518.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,010.18, 288,436.13 and 113,518.74 is: 156,656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,010.18 : 288,436.13 = 113,518.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,010.18/288,436.13 = 113,518.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,010.18x = 288,436.13 × 113,518.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,010.18x = 32,742,906,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,742,906,048.08/209,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,656.99

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