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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,015.62, 288,436.79 and 113,520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,015.62, 288,436.79 and 113,520.26 is: 156,655.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,015.62 : 288,436.79 = 113,520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,015.62/288,436.79 = 113,520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,015.62x = 288,436.79 × 113,520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,015.62x = 32,743,420,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,743,420,399.26/209,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,655.38

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