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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,972.96, 287,002.68 and 112,479.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,972.96, 287,002.68 and 112,479.65 is: 155,221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,972.96 : 287,002.68 = 112,479.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,972.96/287,002.68 = 112,479.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,972.96x = 287,002.68 × 112,479.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,972.96x = 32,281,960,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281,960,995.46/207,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,221.91

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