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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,091.38, 288,535.30 and 113,595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,091.38, 288,535.30 and 113,595.62 is: 156,756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,091.38 : 288,535.30 = 113,595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,091.38/288,535.30 = 113,595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,091.38x = 288,535.30 × 113,595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,091.38x = 32,776,344,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,776,344,568.72/209,091.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,756.08

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