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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,117.89, 287,204.71 and 112,626.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,117.89, 287,204.71 and 112,626.57 is: 155,425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,117.89 : 287,204.71 = 112,626.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,117.89/287,204.71 = 112,626.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,117.89x = 287,204.71 × 112,626.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,117.89x = 32,346,881,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,346,881,375.14/208,117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,425.76

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