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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,887.51, 286,885.46 and 112,394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,887.51, 286,885.46 and 112,394.89 is: 155,105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,887.51 : 286,885.46 = 112,394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,887.51/286,885.46 = 112,394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,887.51x = 286,885.46 × 112,394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,887.51x = 32,244,460,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244,460,358.89/207,887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,105.33

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