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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,723.66, 288,038.57 and 113,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,723.66, 288,038.57 and 113,230.36 is: 156,257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,723.66 : 288,038.57 = 113,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,723.66/288,038.57 = 113,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,723.66x = 288,038.57 × 113,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,723.66x = 32,614,709,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,614,709,626.36/208,723.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,257.85

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