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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,973.61, 288,381.04 and 113,480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,973.61, 288,381.04 and 113,480.98 is: 156,602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,973.61 : 288,381.04 = 113,480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,973.61/288,381.04 = 113,480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,973.61x = 288,381.04 × 113,480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,973.61x = 32,725,763,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,725,763,032.62/208,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,602.37

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