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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,628.78, 287,907.79 and 113,135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,628.78, 287,907.79 and 113,135.45 is: 156,126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,628.78 : 287,907.79 = 113,135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,628.78/287,907.79 = 113,135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,628.78x = 287,907.79 × 113,135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,628.78x = 32,572,577,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,572,577,161.69/208,628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,126.96

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