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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,042.80, 288,480.18 and 113,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,042.80, 288,480.18 and 113,550.28 is: 156,699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,042.80 : 288,480.18 = 113,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,042.80/288,480.18 = 113,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,042.80x = 288,480.18 × 113,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,042.80x = 32,757,005,213.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,757,005,213.45/209,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,699.99

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