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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,086.85, 288,541.24 and 113,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,086.85, 288,541.24 and 113,593.52 is: 156,759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,086.85 : 288,541.24 = 113,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,086.85/288,541.24 = 113,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,086.85x = 288,541.24 × 113,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,086.85x = 32,776,415,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,776,415,554.13/209,086.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,759.81

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