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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,858.29, 286,844.87 and 112,364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,858.29, 286,844.87 and 112,364.98 is: 155,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,858.29 : 286,844.87 = 112,364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,858.29/286,844.87 = 112,364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,858.29x = 286,844.87 × 112,364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,858.29x = 32,231,318,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,231,318,080.65/207,858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,063.90

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