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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,138.36, 287,230.88 and 112,645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,138.36, 287,230.88 and 112,645.04 is: 155,450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,138.36 : 287,230.88 = 112,645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,138.36/287,230.88 = 112,645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,138.36x = 287,230.88 × 112,645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,138.36x = 32,355,133,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,355,133,966.84/208,138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,450.12

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