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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,923.51, 286,934.22 and 112,429.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,923.51, 286,934.22 and 112,429.98 is: 155,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,923.51 : 286,934.22 = 112,429.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,923.51/286,934.22 = 112,429.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,923.51x = 286,934.22 × 112,429.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,923.51x = 32,260,008,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,260,008,615.92/207,923.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,153.25

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