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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,858.77, 288,225.66 and 113,365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,858.77, 288,225.66 and 113,365.47 is: 156,444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,858.77 : 288,225.66 = 113,365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,858.77/288,225.66 = 113,365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,858.77x = 288,225.66 × 113,365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,858.77x = 32,674,837,411.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,674,837,411.96/208,858.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,444.65

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