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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,010.70, 287,055.15 and 112,517.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,010.70, 287,055.15 and 112,517.46 is: 155,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,010.70 : 287,055.15 = 112,517.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,010.70/287,055.15 = 112,517.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,010.70x = 287,055.15 × 112,517.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,010.70x = 32,298,716,357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,298,716,357.92/208,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,274.30

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