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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,710.82, 286,640.94 and 112,217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,710.82, 286,640.94 and 112,217.51 is: 154,860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,710.82 : 286,640.94 = 112,217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,710.82/286,640.94 = 112,217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,710.82x = 286,640.94 × 112,217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,710.82x = 32,166,133,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166,133,617.95/207,710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,860.17

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