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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,883.28, 286,878.95 and 112,389.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,883.28, 286,878.95 and 112,389.95 is: 155,098.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,883.28 : 286,878.95 = 112,389.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,883.28/286,878.95 = 112,389.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,883.28x = 286,878.95 × 112,389.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,883.28x = 32,242,310,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,242,310,846.55/207,883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,098.14

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