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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,713.12, 286,643.72 and 112,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,713.12, 286,643.72 and 112,219.52 is: 154,862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,713.12 : 286,643.72 = 112,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,713.12/286,643.72 = 112,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,713.12x = 286,643.72 × 112,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,713.12x = 32,167,020,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167,020,669.41/207,713.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,862.73

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