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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,946.94, 286,965.33 and 112,452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,946.94, 286,965.33 and 112,452.26 is: 155,183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,946.94 : 286,965.33 = 112,452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,946.94/286,965.33 = 112,452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,946.94x = 286,965.33 × 112,452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,946.94x = 32,269,899,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,269,899,900.15/207,946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,183.34

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