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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,131.54, 287,222.45 and 112,638.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,131.54, 287,222.45 and 112,638.26 is: 155,441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,131.54 : 287,222.45 = 112,638.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,131.54/287,222.45 = 112,638.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,131.54x = 287,222.45 × 112,638.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,131.54x = 32,352,237,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,352,237,155.80/208,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,441.30

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