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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,114.13, 287,197.50 and 112,620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,114.13, 287,197.50 and 112,620.82 is: 155,416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,114.13 : 287,197.50 = 112,620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,114.13/287,197.50 = 112,620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,114.13x = 287,197.50 × 112,620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,114.13x = 32,344,417,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344,417,388.85/208,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,416.73

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