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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,654.32, 286,562.99 and 112,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,654.32, 286,562.99 and 112,161.04 is: 154,782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,654.32 : 286,562.99 = 112,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,654.32/286,562.99 = 112,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,654.32x = 286,562.99 × 112,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,654.32x = 32,141,202,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,141,202,547.90/207,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,782.25

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