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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,995.39, 288,415.76 and 113,503.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,995.39, 288,415.76 and 113,503.95 is: 156,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,995.39 : 288,415.76 = 113,503.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,995.39/288,415.76 = 113,503.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,995.39x = 288,415.76 × 113,503.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,995.39x = 32,736,327,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,736,327,434.73/208,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,636.60

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