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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,812.41, 288,161.31 and 113,319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,812.41, 288,161.31 and 113,319.11 is: 156,380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,812.41 : 288,161.31 = 113,319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,812.41/288,161.31 = 113,319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,812.41x = 288,161.31 × 113,319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,812.41x = 32,654,181,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,654,181,744.83/208,812.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,380.47

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