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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,855.33, 288,220.62 and 113,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,855.33, 288,220.62 and 113,362 is: 156,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,855.33 : 288,220.62 = 113,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,855.33/288,220.62 = 113,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,855.33x = 288,220.62 × 113,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,855.33x = 32,673,265,924.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,673,265,924.44/208,855.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,439.70

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