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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,849.52, 288,204.63 and 113,354.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,849.52, 288,204.63 and 113,354.17 is: 156,424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,849.52 : 288,204.63 = 113,354.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,849.52/288,204.63 = 113,354.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,849.52x = 288,204.63 × 113,354.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,849.52x = 32,669,196,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,669,196,623.81/208,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,424.57

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