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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,817.02, 286,787.55 and 112,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,817.02, 286,787.55 and 112,323.72 is: 155,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,817.02 : 286,787.55 = 112,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,817.02/286,787.55 = 112,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,817.02x = 286,787.55 × 112,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,817.02x = 32,213,044,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,213,044,465.69/207,817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,006.77

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