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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,089.36, 288,544.70 and 113,596.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,089.36, 288,544.70 and 113,596.03 is: 156,763.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,089.36 : 288,544.70 = 113,596.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,089.36/288,544.70 = 113,596.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,089.36x = 288,544.70 × 113,596.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,089.36x = 32,777,532,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,777,532,397.54/209,089.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,763.27

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