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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,063.43, 288,496.62 and 113,569.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,063.43, 288,496.62 and 113,569.83 is: 156,720.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,063.43 : 288,496.62 = 113,569.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,063.43/288,496.62 = 113,569.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,063.43x = 288,496.62 × 113,569.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,063.43x = 32,764,512,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764,512,088.97/209,063.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,720.44

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