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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,615.65, 286,509.59 and 112,122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,615.65, 286,509.59 and 112,122.34 is: 154,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,615.65 : 286,509.59 = 112,122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,615.65/286,509.59 = 112,122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,615.65x = 286,509.59 × 112,122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,615.65x = 32,124,125,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124,125,663.24/207,615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,728.83

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