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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,068.71, 288,517.28 and 113,576.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,068.71, 288,517.28 and 113,576.91 is: 156,737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,068.71 : 288,517.28 = 113,576.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,068.71/288,517.28 = 113,576.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,068.71x = 288,517.28 × 113,576.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,068.71x = 32,768,900,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,768,900,576.12/209,068.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,737.47

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