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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,026.01, 288,456.72 and 113,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,026.01, 288,456.72 and 113,534.30 is: 156,677.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,026.01 : 288,456.72 = 113,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,026.01/288,456.72 = 113,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,026.01x = 288,456.72 × 113,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,026.01x = 32,749,731,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,749,731,785.50/209,026.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,677.78

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