Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,859.34, 288,226.14 and 113,366
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 208,859.34, 288,226.14 and 113,366 is: 156,445.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,859.34 : 288,226.14 = 113,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,859.34/288,226.14 = 113,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,859.34x = 288,226.14 × 113,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,859.34x = 32,675,044,587.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,675,044,587.24/208,859.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,445.22
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