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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,691.96, 287,992.74 and 113,196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,691.96, 287,992.74 and 113,196.62 is: 156,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,691.96 : 287,992.74 = 113,196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,691.96/287,992.74 = 113,196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,691.96x = 287,992.74 × 113,196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,691.96x = 32,599,804,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,599,804,752.54/208,691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,210.16

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