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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,852.77, 288,217.08 and 113,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,852.77, 288,217.08 and 113,359.50 is: 156,436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,852.77 : 288,217.08 = 113,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,852.77/288,217.08 = 113,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,852.77x = 288,217.08 × 113,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,852.77x = 32,672,144,080.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,672,144,080.26/208,852.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,436.25

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