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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,724.80, 286,660.35 and 112,231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,724.80, 286,660.35 and 112,231.47 is: 154,879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,724.80 : 286,660.35 = 112,231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,724.80/286,660.35 = 112,231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,724.80x = 286,660.35 × 112,231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,724.80x = 32,172,312,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172,312,471.21/207,724.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,879.50

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