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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,118.58, 287,204.36 and 112,625.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,118.58, 287,204.36 and 112,625.25 is: 155,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,118.58 : 287,204.36 = 112,625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,118.58/287,204.36 = 112,625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,118.58x = 287,204.36 × 112,625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,118.58x = 32,346,462,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,346,462,282.96/208,118.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,423.23

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