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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,806.02, 286,772.37 and 112,312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,806.02, 286,772.37 and 112,312.72 is: 154,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,806.02 : 286,772.37 = 112,312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,806.02/286,772.37 = 112,312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,806.02x = 286,772.37 × 112,312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,806.02x = 32,208,184,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208,184,895.55/207,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,991.59

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