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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,928.52, 288,324.77 and 113,435.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,928.52, 288,324.77 and 113,435.19 is: 156,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,928.52 : 288,324.77 = 113,435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,928.52/288,324.77 = 113,435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,928.52x = 288,324.77 × 113,435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,928.52x = 32,706,174,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,706,174,499.48/208,928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,542.41

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