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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,812.13, 288,160.94 and 113,318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,812.13, 288,160.94 and 113,318.84 is: 156,380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,812.13 : 288,160.94 = 113,318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,812.13/288,160.94 = 113,318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,812.13x = 288,160.94 × 113,318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,812.13x = 32,654,062,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,654,062,887.52/208,812.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,380.11

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