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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,975.23, 287,006.01 and 112,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,975.23, 287,006.01 and 112,481.92 is: 155,225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,975.23 : 287,006.01 = 112,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,975.23/287,006.01 = 112,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,975.23x = 287,006.01 × 112,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,975.23x = 32,282,987,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,282,987,461.12/207,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,225.16

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