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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,977.18, 288,385.97 and 113,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,977.18, 288,385.97 and 113,484.56 is: 156,607.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,977.18 : 288,385.97 = 113,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,977.18/288,385.97 = 113,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,977.18x = 288,385.97 × 113,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,977.18x = 32,727,355,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,727,355,166.79/208,977.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,607.31

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