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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,738.58, 286,679.40 and 112,245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,738.58, 286,679.40 and 112,245.25 is: 154,898.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,738.58 : 286,679.40 = 112,245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,738.58/286,679.40 = 112,245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,738.58x = 286,679.40 × 112,245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,738.58x = 32,178,400,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,178,400,922.85/207,738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,898.53

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