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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,827.52, 288,179.58 and 113,334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,827.52, 288,179.58 and 113,334.28 is: 156,400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,827.52 : 288,179.58 = 113,334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,827.52/288,179.58 = 113,334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,827.52x = 288,179.58 × 113,334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,827.52x = 32,660,625,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,660,625,210.00/208,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,400.01

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