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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,121.54, 288,581.31 and 113,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,121.54, 288,581.31 and 113,626.20 is: 156,800.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,121.54 : 288,581.31 = 113,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,121.54/288,581.31 = 113,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,121.54x = 288,581.31 × 113,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,121.54x = 32,790,397,646.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,790,397,646.32/209,121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,800.67

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