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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,112.12, 288,563.96 and 113,618.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,112.12, 288,563.96 and 113,618.58 is: 156,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,112.12 : 288,563.96 = 113,618.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,112.12/288,563.96 = 113,618.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,112.12x = 288,563.96 × 113,618.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,112.12x = 32,786,226,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,786,226,806.28/209,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,787.79

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