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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,778.76, 288,113.94 and 113,283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,778.76, 288,113.94 and 113,283.72 is: 156,331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,778.76 : 288,113.94 = 113,283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,778.76/288,113.94 = 113,283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,778.76x = 288,113.94 × 113,283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,778.76x = 32,638,618,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,638,618,907.06/208,778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,331.13

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