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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,826.06, 288,179.97 and 113,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,826.06, 288,179.97 and 113,332.76 is: 156,399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,826.06 : 288,179.97 = 113,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,826.06/288,179.97 = 113,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,826.06x = 288,179.97 × 113,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,826.06x = 32,660,230,852.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,660,230,852.28/208,826.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,399.21

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