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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,948.96, 286,969.68 and 112,456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,948.96, 286,969.68 and 112,456.44 is: 155,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,948.96 : 286,969.68 = 112,456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,948.96/286,969.68 = 112,456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,948.96x = 286,969.68 × 112,456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,948.96x = 32,271,588,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,271,588,600.74/207,948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,189.95

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