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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,614.76, 287,886.80 and 113,121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,614.76, 287,886.80 and 113,121.32 is: 156,106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,614.76 : 287,886.80 = 113,121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,614.76/287,886.80 = 113,121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,614.76x = 287,886.80 × 113,121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,614.76x = 32,566,134,826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,566,134,826.58/208,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,106.57

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