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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,114.66, 288,579.30 and 113,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,114.66, 288,579.30 and 113,621.60 is: 156,798.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,114.66 : 288,579.30 = 113,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,114.66/288,579.30 = 113,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,114.66x = 288,579.30 × 113,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,114.66x = 32,788,841,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,788,841,792.88/209,114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,798.39

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