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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,108.28, 288,569.73 and 113,614.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,108.28, 288,569.73 and 113,614.95 is: 156,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,108.28 : 288,569.73 = 113,614.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,108.28/288,569.73 = 113,614.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,108.28x = 288,569.73 × 113,614.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,108.28x = 32,785,835,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,785,835,445.46/209,108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,788.80

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