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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,878.96, 288,255.96 and 113,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,878.96, 288,255.96 and 113,385.84 is: 156,474.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,878.96 : 288,255.96 = 113,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,878.96/288,255.96 = 113,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,878.96x = 288,255.96 × 113,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,878.96x = 32,684,144,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684,144,159.61/208,878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,474.09

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