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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,885.21, 286,881.51 and 112,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,885.21, 286,881.51 and 112,391.88 is: 155,100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,885.21 : 286,881.51 = 112,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,885.21/286,881.51 = 112,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,885.21x = 286,881.51 × 112,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,885.21x = 32,243,152,246.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,243,152,246.14/207,885.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,100.75

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