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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,856.61, 288,222.42 and 113,363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,856.61, 288,222.42 and 113,363.33 is: 156,441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,856.61 : 288,222.42 = 113,363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,856.61/288,222.42 = 113,363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,856.61x = 288,222.42 × 113,363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,856.61x = 32,673,851,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,673,851,870.75/208,856.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,441.55

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