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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,806.51, 288,153.17 and 113,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,806.51, 288,153.17 and 113,313.20 is: 156,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,806.51 : 288,153.17 = 113,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,806.51/288,153.17 = 113,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,806.51x = 288,153.17 × 113,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,806.51x = 32,651,557,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,651,557,782.84/208,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,372.32

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