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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,930.92, 288,316.80 and 113,435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,930.92, 288,316.80 and 113,435.58 is: 156,536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,930.92 : 288,316.80 = 113,435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,930.92/288,316.80 = 113,435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,930.92x = 288,316.80 × 113,435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,930.92x = 32,705,383,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,705,383,431.74/208,930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,536.83

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