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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,082.20, 288,532.95 and 113,588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,082.20, 288,532.95 and 113,588.06 is: 156,751.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,082.20 : 288,532.95 = 113,588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,082.20/288,532.95 = 113,588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,082.20x = 288,532.95 × 113,588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,082.20x = 32,773,898,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,773,898,036.58/209,082.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,751.26

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