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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,838.13, 288,196.90 and 113,344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,838.13, 288,196.90 and 113,344.83 is: 156,416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,838.13 : 288,196.90 = 113,344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,838.13/288,196.90 = 113,344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,838.13x = 288,196.90 × 113,344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,838.13x = 32,665,628,637.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665,628,637.03/208,838.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,416.02

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