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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,853.66, 288,218.34 and 113,360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,853.66, 288,218.34 and 113,360.30 is: 156,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,853.66 : 288,218.34 = 113,360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,853.66/288,218.34 = 113,360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,853.66x = 288,218.34 × 113,360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,853.66x = 32,672,517,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,672,517,487.90/208,853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,437.37

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