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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,123.31, 288,591.06 and 113,630.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,123.31, 288,591.06 and 113,630.38 is: 156,810.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,123.31 : 288,591.06 = 113,630.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,123.31/288,591.06 = 113,630.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,123.31x = 288,591.06 × 113,630.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,123.31x = 32,792,711,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,792,711,812.40/209,123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,810.41

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