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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,046.72, 288,489.84 and 113,558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,046.72, 288,489.84 and 113,558.88 is: 156,714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,046.72 : 288,489.84 = 113,558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,046.72/288,489.84 = 113,558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,046.72x = 288,489.84 × 113,558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,046.72x = 32,760,583,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,760,583,121.78/209,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,714.17

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