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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,717.65, 286,650.51 and 112,224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,717.65, 286,650.51 and 112,224.32 is: 154,869.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,717.65 : 286,650.51 = 112,224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,717.65/286,650.51 = 112,224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,717.65x = 286,650.51 × 112,224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,717.65x = 32,169,158,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,169,158,858.19/207,717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,869.64

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