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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,812.38, 288,161.28 and 113,319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,812.38, 288,161.28 and 113,319.09 is: 156,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,812.38 : 288,161.28 = 113,319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,812.38/288,161.28 = 113,319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,812.38x = 288,161.28 × 113,319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,812.38x = 32,654,174,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,654,174,022.84/208,812.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,380.45

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