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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,698.58, 286,624.34 and 112,205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,698.58, 286,624.34 and 112,205.31 is: 154,843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,698.58 : 286,624.34 = 112,205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,698.58/286,624.34 = 112,205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,698.58x = 286,624.34 × 112,205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,698.58x = 32,160,772,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,160,772,923.25/207,698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,843.49

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