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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,913.38, 286,920.63 and 112,420.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,913.38, 286,920.63 and 112,420.14 is: 155,139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,913.38 : 286,920.63 = 112,420.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,913.38/286,920.63 = 112,420.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,913.38x = 286,920.63 × 112,420.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,913.38x = 32,255,657,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255,657,393.49/207,913.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,139.88

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