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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,679.48, 286,597.44 and 112,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,679.48, 286,597.44 and 112,186.16 is: 154,816.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,679.48 : 286,597.44 = 112,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,679.48/286,597.44 = 112,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,679.48x = 286,597.44 × 112,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,679.48x = 32,152,266,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152,266,259.43/207,679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,816.77

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