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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,073.48, 288,507.18 and 113,578.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,073.48, 288,507.18 and 113,578.12 is: 156,730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,073.48 : 288,507.18 = 113,578.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,073.48/288,507.18 = 113,578.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,073.48x = 288,507.18 × 113,578.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,073.48x = 32,768,103,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,768,103,110.90/209,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,730.08

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