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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,118.32, 288,579.12 and 113,625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,118.32, 288,579.12 and 113,625.70 is: 156,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,118.32 : 288,579.12 = 113,625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,118.32/288,579.12 = 113,625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,118.32x = 288,579.12 × 113,625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,118.32x = 32,790,004,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,790,004,515.38/209,118.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,801.20

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