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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,740.88, 288,063.03 and 113,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,740.88, 288,063.03 and 113,248.36 is: 156,283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,740.88 : 288,063.03 = 113,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,740.88/288,063.03 = 113,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,740.88x = 288,063.03 × 113,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,740.88x = 32,622,665,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,622,665,724.13/208,740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,283.07

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