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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,036.64, 288,465.78 and 113,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,036.64, 288,465.78 and 113,541.24 is: 156,684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,036.64 : 288,465.78 = 113,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,036.64/288,465.78 = 113,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,036.64x = 288,465.78 × 113,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,036.64x = 32,752,762,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,752,762,358.77/209,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,684.31

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