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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,923.64, 286,933.77 and 112,430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,923.64, 286,933.77 and 112,430.31 is: 155,153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,923.64 : 286,933.77 = 112,430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,923.64/286,933.77 = 112,430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,923.64x = 286,933.77 × 112,430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,923.64x = 32,260,052,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,260,052,710.57/207,923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,153.37

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