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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,628.83, 287,907.86 and 113,135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,628.83, 287,907.86 and 113,135.50 is: 156,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,628.83 : 287,907.86 = 113,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,628.83/287,907.86 = 113,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,628.83x = 287,907.86 × 113,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,628.83x = 32,572,597,689.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,572,597,689.81/208,628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,127.02

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