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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,118.82, 287,204.70 and 112,625.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,118.82, 287,204.70 and 112,625.49 is: 155,423.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,118.82 : 287,204.70 = 112,625.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,118.82/287,204.70 = 112,625.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,118.82x = 287,204.70 × 112,625.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,118.82x = 32,346,570,067.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,346,570,067.80/208,118.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,423.57

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