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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,912.89, 288,299.79 and 113,419.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,912.89, 288,299.79 and 113,419.59 is: 156,519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,912.89 : 288,299.79 = 113,419.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,912.89/288,299.79 = 113,419.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,912.89x = 288,299.79 × 113,419.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,912.89x = 32,698,843,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,698,843,978.89/208,912.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,519.04

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