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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,108.79, 288,563.72 and 113,613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,108.79, 288,563.72 and 113,613.44 is: 156,783.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,108.79 : 288,563.72 = 113,613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,108.79/288,563.72 = 113,613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,108.79x = 288,563.72 × 113,613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,108.79x = 32,784,714,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,784,714,877.51/209,108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,783.05

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