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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,745.47, 286,688.57 and 112,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,745.47, 286,688.57 and 112,252.14 is: 154,907.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,745.47 : 286,688.57 = 112,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,745.47/286,688.57 = 112,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,745.47x = 286,688.57 × 112,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,745.47x = 32,181,404,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181,404,934.78/207,745.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,907.85

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