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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,101.70, 287,179.77 and 112,610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,101.70, 287,179.77 and 112,610.02 is: 155,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,101.70 : 287,179.77 = 112,610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,101.70/287,179.77 = 112,610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,101.70x = 287,179.77 × 112,610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,101.70x = 32,339,319,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,339,319,643.30/208,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,401.52

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