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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,033.76, 287,086.72 and 112,540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,033.76, 287,086.72 and 112,540.16 is: 155,305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,033.76 : 287,086.72 = 112,540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,033.76/287,086.72 = 112,540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,033.76x = 287,086.72 × 112,540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,033.76x = 32,308,785,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,308,785,402.68/208,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,305.49

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