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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,066.82, 288,512.46 and 113,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,066.82, 288,512.46 and 113,573.52 is: 156,731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,066.82 : 288,512.46 = 113,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,066.82/288,512.46 = 113,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,066.82x = 288,512.46 × 113,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,066.82x = 32,767,375,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,767,375,646.06/209,066.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,731.59

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