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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,850.61, 288,214.17 and 113,357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,850.61, 288,214.17 and 113,357.34 is: 156,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,850.61 : 288,214.17 = 113,357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,850.61/288,214.17 = 113,357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,850.61x = 288,214.17 × 113,357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,850.61x = 32,671,191,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,671,191,661.51/208,850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,433.31

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