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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,070.97, 288,518.28 and 113,577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,070.97, 288,518.28 and 113,577.74 is: 156,737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,070.97 : 288,518.28 = 113,577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,070.97/288,518.28 = 113,577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,070.97x = 288,518.28 × 113,577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,070.97x = 32,769,253,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,769,253,623.20/209,070.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,737.47

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