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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,942.63, 286,961.49 and 112,449.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,942.63, 286,961.49 and 112,449.99 is: 155,181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,942.63 : 286,961.49 = 112,449.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,942.63/286,961.49 = 112,449.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,942.63x = 286,961.49 × 112,449.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,942.63x = 32,268,816,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268,816,680.89/207,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,181.34

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