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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,067.82, 288,513.84 and 113,574.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,067.82, 288,513.84 and 113,574.52 is: 156,732.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,067.82 : 288,513.84 = 113,574.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,067.82/288,513.84 = 113,574.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,067.82x = 288,513.84 × 113,574.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,067.82x = 32,767,820,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,767,820,891.36/209,067.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,732.97

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