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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,111.82, 288,578.61 and 113,624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,111.82, 288,578.61 and 113,624.70 is: 156,804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,111.82 : 288,578.61 = 113,624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,111.82/288,578.61 = 113,624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,111.82x = 288,578.61 × 113,624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,111.82x = 32,789,657,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,789,657,987.67/209,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,804.42

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