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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,762.14, 288,093.60 and 113,270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,762.14, 288,093.60 and 113,270.73 is: 156,314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,762.14 : 288,093.60 = 113,270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,762.14/288,093.60 = 113,270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,762.14x = 288,093.60 × 113,270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,762.14x = 32,632,572,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,632,572,380.33/208,762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,314.61

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