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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,111.29, 288,567.16 and 113,615.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,111.29, 288,567.16 and 113,615.94 is: 156,786.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,111.29 : 288,567.16 = 113,615.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,111.29/288,567.16 = 113,615.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,111.29x = 288,567.16 × 113,615.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,111.29x = 32,785,829,136.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,785,829,136.53/209,111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,786.51

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