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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,035.31, 288,468.81 and 113,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,035.31, 288,468.81 and 113,544 is: 156,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,035.31 : 288,468.81 = 113,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,035.31/288,468.81 = 113,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,035.31x = 288,468.81 × 113,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,035.31x = 32,753,902,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,753,902,562.64/209,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,690.77

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