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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,624.35, 287,901.61 and 113,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,624.35, 287,901.61 and 113,131.12 is: 156,120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,624.35 : 287,901.61 = 113,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,624.35/287,901.61 = 113,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,624.35x = 287,901.61 × 113,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,624.35x = 32,570,631,023.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,570,631,023.45/208,624.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,120.95

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