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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,622.30, 287,900.57 and 113,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,622.30, 287,900.57 and 113,129 is: 156,118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,622.30 : 287,900.57 = 113,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,622.30/287,900.57 = 113,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,622.30x = 287,900.57 × 113,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,622.30x = 32,569,903,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,569,903,583.53/208,622.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,118.99

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