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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,072.82, 288,520.74 and 113,579.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,072.82, 288,520.74 and 113,579.58 is: 156,739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,072.82 : 288,520.74 = 113,579.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,072.82/288,520.74 = 113,579.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,072.82x = 288,520.74 × 113,579.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,072.82x = 32,770,064,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,770,064,470.49/209,072.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,739.96

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