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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,648.41, 287,931.96 and 113,153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,648.41, 287,931.96 and 113,153.19 is: 156,149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,648.41 : 287,931.96 = 113,153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,648.41/287,931.96 = 113,153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,648.41x = 287,931.96 × 113,153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,648.41x = 32,580,419,776.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,580,419,776.95/208,648.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,149.86

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