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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,114.14, 287,197.52 and 112,620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,114.14, 287,197.52 and 112,620.84 is: 155,416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,114.14 : 287,197.52 = 112,620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,114.14/287,197.52 = 112,620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,114.14x = 287,197.52 × 112,620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,114.14x = 32,344,425,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344,425,525.99/208,114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,416.76

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