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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,870.96, 286,860.84 and 112,376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,870.96, 286,860.84 and 112,376.76 is: 155,079.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,870.96 : 286,860.84 = 112,376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,870.96/286,860.84 = 112,376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,870.96x = 286,860.84 × 112,376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,870.96x = 32,236,491,770.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,236,491,770.08/207,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,079.34

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