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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,803.06, 288,148.97 and 113,309.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,803.06, 288,148.97 and 113,309.73 is: 156,367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,803.06 : 288,148.97 = 113,309.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,803.06/288,148.97 = 113,309.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,803.06x = 288,148.97 × 113,309.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,803.06x = 32,650,082,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,650,082,273.75/208,803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,367.83

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