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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,811.02, 286,779.27 and 112,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,811.02, 286,779.27 and 112,317.72 is: 154,998.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,811.02 : 286,779.27 = 112,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,811.02/286,779.27 = 112,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,811.02x = 286,779.27 × 112,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,811.02x = 32,210,393,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,210,393,749.66/207,811.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,998.49

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