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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,788.78, 288,129.29 and 113,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,788.78, 288,129.29 and 113,295.48 is: 156,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,788.78 : 288,129.29 = 113,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,788.78/288,129.29 = 113,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,788.78x = 288,129.29 × 113,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,788.78x = 32,643,746,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,643,746,212.61/208,788.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,348.18

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