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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,129.59, 287,218.82 and 112,636.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,129.59, 287,218.82 and 112,636.31 is: 155,438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,129.59 : 287,218.82 = 112,636.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,129.59/287,218.82 = 112,636.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,129.59x = 287,218.82 × 112,636.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,129.59x = 32,351,266,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,351,266,048.08/208,129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,438.09

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