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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,811.41, 288,159.93 and 113,318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,811.41, 288,159.93 and 113,318.11 is: 156,379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,811.41 : 288,159.93 = 113,318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,811.41/288,159.93 = 113,318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,811.41x = 288,159.93 × 113,318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,811.41x = 32,653,738,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,653,738,645.33/208,811.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,379.09

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