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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,511.52, 287,744.24 and 113,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,511.52, 287,744.24 and 113,015.76 is: 155,960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,511.52 : 287,744.24 = 113,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,511.52/287,744.24 = 113,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,511.52x = 287,744.24 × 113,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,511.52x = 32,519,633,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,519,633,969.22/208,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,960.85

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