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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,812, 288,160.76 and 113,318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,812, 288,160.76 and 113,318.72 is: 156,379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,812 : 288,160.76 = 113,318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,812/288,160.76 = 113,318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,812x = 288,160.76 × 113,318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,812x = 32,654,007,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,654,007,319.92/208,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,379.94

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