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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,111.76, 288,573.52 and 113,617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,111.76, 288,573.52 and 113,617.68 is: 156,792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,111.76 : 288,573.52 = 113,617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,111.76/288,573.52 = 113,617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,111.76x = 288,573.52 × 113,617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,111.76x = 32,787,053,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,787,053,851.83/209,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,792.01

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