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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,688.28, 287,990.33 and 113,194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,688.28, 287,990.33 and 113,194.97 is: 156,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,688.28 : 287,990.33 = 113,194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,688.28/287,990.33 = 113,194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,688.28x = 287,990.33 × 113,194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,688.28x = 32,599,056,918.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,599,056,918.64/208,688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,209.33

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