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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,605.59, 286,495.72 and 112,112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,605.59, 286,495.72 and 112,112.29 is: 154,714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,605.59 : 286,495.72 = 112,112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,605.59/286,495.72 = 112,112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,605.59x = 286,495.72 × 112,112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,605.59x = 32,119,691,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119,691,244.40/207,605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,714.96

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