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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,966.59, 288,374.94 and 113,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,966.59, 288,374.94 and 113,473.26 is: 156,593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,966.59 : 288,374.94 = 113,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,966.59/288,374.94 = 113,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,966.59x = 288,374.94 × 113,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,966.59x = 32,722,844,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,722,844,544.10/208,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,593.67

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