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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,848.01, 288,210.51 and 113,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,848.01, 288,210.51 and 113,354.73 is: 156,429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,848.01 : 288,210.51 = 113,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,848.01/288,210.51 = 113,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,848.01x = 288,210.51 × 113,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,848.01x = 32,670,024,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,670,024,544.21/208,848.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,429.67

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