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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,123.06, 288,591.57 and 113,629.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,123.06, 288,591.57 and 113,629.77 is: 156,810.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,123.06 : 288,591.57 = 113,629.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,123.06/288,591.57 = 113,629.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,123.06x = 288,591.57 × 113,629.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,123.06x = 32,792,593,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,792,593,723.04/209,123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,810.04

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