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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,812.91, 288,162 and 113,319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,812.91, 288,162 and 113,319.61 is: 156,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,812.91 : 288,162 = 113,319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,812.91/288,162 = 113,319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,812.91x = 288,162 × 113,319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,812.91x = 32,654,404,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,654,404,016.01/208,812.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,381.16

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