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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,115.55, 287,199.46 and 112,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,115.55, 287,199.46 and 112,622.24 is: 155,418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,115.55 : 287,199.46 = 112,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,115.55/287,199.46 = 112,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,115.55x = 287,199.46 × 112,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,115.55x = 32,345,046,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,345,046,511.99/208,115.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,418.69

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