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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,660.78, 287,950.44 and 113,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,660.78, 287,950.44 and 113,167.72 is: 156,170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,660.78 : 287,950.44 = 113,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,660.78/287,950.44 = 113,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,660.78x = 287,950.44 × 113,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,660.78x = 32,586,694,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,586,694,767.80/208,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,170.67

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