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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,105.60, 288,567.52 and 113,612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,105.60, 288,567.52 and 113,612.48 is: 156,786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,105.60 : 288,567.52 = 113,612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,105.60/288,567.52 = 113,612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,105.60x = 288,567.52 × 113,612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,105.60x = 32,784,871,594.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,784,871,594.65/209,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,786.20

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