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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,109.89, 287,193.69 and 112,618.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,109.89, 287,193.69 and 112,618.63 is: 155,414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,109.89 : 287,193.69 = 112,618.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,109.89/287,193.69 = 112,618.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,109.89x = 287,193.69 × 112,618.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,109.89x = 32,343,359,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,343,359,912.44/208,109.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,414.81

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