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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,808.02, 286,775.13 and 112,314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,808.02, 286,775.13 and 112,314.72 is: 154,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,808.02 : 286,775.13 = 112,314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,808.02/286,775.13 = 112,314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,808.02x = 286,775.13 × 112,314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,808.02x = 32,209,068,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,209,068,428.91/207,808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,994.35

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