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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,658.41, 287,945.76 and 113,163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,658.41, 287,945.76 and 113,163.19 is: 156,163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,658.41 : 287,945.76 = 113,163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,658.41/287,945.76 = 113,163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,658.41x = 287,945.76 × 113,163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,658.41x = 32,584,860,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,584,860,748.57/208,658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,163.66

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