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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,624.82, 286,522.23 and 112,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,624.82, 286,522.23 and 112,131.52 is: 154,741.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,624.82 : 286,522.23 = 112,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,624.82/286,522.23 = 112,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,624.82x = 286,522.23 × 112,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,624.82x = 32,128,173,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,128,173,163.69/207,624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,741.49

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