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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,722.51, 288,036.92 and 113,229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,722.51, 288,036.92 and 113,229.21 is: 156,256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,722.51 : 288,036.92 = 113,229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,722.51/288,036.92 = 113,229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,722.51x = 288,036.92 × 113,229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,722.51x = 32,614,192,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,614,192,336.29/208,722.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,256.23

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