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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,806.98, 288,153.82 and 113,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,806.98, 288,153.82 and 113,313.68 is: 156,372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,806.98 : 288,153.82 = 113,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,806.98/288,153.82 = 113,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,806.98x = 288,153.82 × 113,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,806.98x = 32,651,767,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,651,767,742.92/208,806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,372.97

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