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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,688.74, 286,610.09 and 112,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,688.74, 286,610.09 and 112,195.14 is: 154,829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,688.74 : 286,610.09 = 112,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,688.74/286,610.09 = 112,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,688.74x = 286,610.09 × 112,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,688.74x = 32,156,258,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,156,258,020.40/207,688.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,829.09

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