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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,624.41, 287,901.69 and 113,131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,624.41, 287,901.69 and 113,131.18 is: 156,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,624.41 : 287,901.69 = 113,131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,624.41/287,901.69 = 113,131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,624.41x = 287,901.69 × 113,131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,624.41x = 32,570,658,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,570,658,854.35/208,624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,121.03

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