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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,128.31, 287,217.43 and 112,635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,128.31, 287,217.43 and 112,635.09 is: 155,436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,128.31 : 287,217.43 = 112,635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,128.31/287,217.43 = 112,635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,128.31x = 287,217.43 × 112,635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,128.31x = 32,350,760,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,350,760,796.03/208,128.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,436.62

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