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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,844.68, 286,826.98 and 112,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,844.68, 286,826.98 and 112,351.16 is: 155,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,844.68 : 286,826.98 = 112,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,844.68/286,826.98 = 112,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,844.68x = 286,826.98 × 112,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,844.68x = 32,225,343,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225,343,922.30/207,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,045.32

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