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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,608.37, 286,499.55 and 112,115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,608.37, 286,499.55 and 112,115.06 is: 154,718.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,608.37 : 286,499.55 = 112,115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,608.37/286,499.55 = 112,115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,608.37x = 286,499.55 × 112,115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,608.37x = 32,120,912,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120,912,525.44/207,608.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,718.77

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