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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,130.91, 288,600.10 and 113,637.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,130.91, 288,600.10 and 113,637.61 is: 156,819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,130.91 : 288,600.10 = 113,637.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,130.91/288,600.10 = 113,637.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,130.91x = 288,600.10 × 113,637.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,130.91x = 32,795,825,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,795,825,609.76/209,130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,819.60

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