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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,697.58, 286,622.96 and 112,204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,697.58, 286,622.96 and 112,204.31 is: 154,842.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,697.58 : 286,622.96 = 112,204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,697.58/286,622.96 = 112,204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,697.58x = 286,622.96 × 112,204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,697.58x = 32,160,329,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,160,329,462.82/207,697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,842.10

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