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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,113.28, 287,196.33 and 112,619.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,113.28, 287,196.33 and 112,619.98 is: 155,415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,113.28 : 287,196.33 = 112,619.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,113.28/287,196.33 = 112,619.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,113.28x = 287,196.33 × 112,619.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,113.28x = 32,344,045,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344,045,038.99/208,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,415.57

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