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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,626.41, 287,904.45 and 113,133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,626.41, 287,904.45 and 113,133.18 is: 156,123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,626.41 : 287,904.45 = 113,133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,626.41/287,904.45 = 113,133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,626.41x = 287,904.45 × 113,133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,626.41x = 32,571,545,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571,545,964.65/208,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,123.79

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