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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,112.86, 288,565.00 and 113,619.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,112.86, 288,565.00 and 113,619.33 is: 156,788.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,112.86 : 288,565.00 = 113,619.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,112.86/288,565.00 = 113,619.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,112.86x = 288,565.00 × 113,619.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,112.86x = 32,786,561,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,786,561,677.40/209,112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,788.83

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