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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,115.66, 288,580.68 and 113,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,115.66, 288,580.68 and 113,622.60 is: 156,799.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,115.66 : 288,580.68 = 113,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,115.66/288,580.68 = 113,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,115.66x = 288,580.68 × 113,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,115.66x = 32,789,287,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,789,287,171.37/209,115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,799.77

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