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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,607.84, 286,498.81 and 112,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,607.84, 286,498.81 and 112,114.52 is: 154,718.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,607.84 : 286,498.81 = 112,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,607.84/286,498.81 = 112,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,607.84x = 286,498.81 × 112,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,607.84x = 32,120,678,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120,678,272.62/207,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,718.04

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