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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,718.12, 288,028.78 and 113,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,718.12, 288,028.78 and 113,224 is: 156,247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,718.12 : 288,028.78 = 113,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,718.12/288,028.78 = 113,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,718.12x = 288,028.78 × 113,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,718.12x = 32,611,770,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,611,770,586.72/208,718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,247.91

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