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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,044.06, 288,481.35 and 113,549.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,044.06, 288,481.35 and 113,549.98 is: 156,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,044.06 : 288,481.35 = 113,549.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,044.06/288,481.35 = 113,549.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,044.06x = 288,481.35 × 113,549.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,044.06x = 32,757,051,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,757,051,522.87/209,044.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,699.27

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