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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,963.34, 288,366.89 and 113,470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,963.34, 288,366.89 and 113,470.72 is: 156,588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,963.34 : 288,366.89 = 113,470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,963.34/288,366.89 = 113,470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,963.34x = 288,366.89 × 113,470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,963.34x = 32,721,197,190.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,721,197,190.63/208,963.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,588.22

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