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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,010.68, 288,436.82 and 113,519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,010.68, 288,436.82 and 113,519.24 is: 156,657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,010.68 : 288,436.82 = 113,519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,010.68/288,436.82 = 113,519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,010.68x = 288,436.82 × 113,519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,010.68x = 32,743,128,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,743,128,594.42/209,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,657.68

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