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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,973.48, 287,003.40 and 112,480.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,973.48, 287,003.40 and 112,480.18 is: 155,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,973.48 : 287,003.40 = 112,480.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,973.48/287,003.40 = 112,480.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,973.48x = 287,003.40 × 112,480.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,973.48x = 32,282,194,092.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,282,194,092.61/207,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,222.65

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