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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,207, 154,834.59 and 78,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,207, 154,834.59 and 78,288.40 is: 108,030.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,207 : 154,834.59 = 78,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,207/154,834.59 = 78,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,207x = 154,834.59 × 78,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,207x = 12,121,752,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,121,752,315.76/112,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,030.27

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