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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,140.76, 287,233.70 and 112,647.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,140.76, 287,233.70 and 112,647.42 is: 155,453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,140.76 : 287,233.70 = 112,647.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,140.76/287,233.70 = 112,647.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,140.76x = 287,233.70 × 112,647.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,140.76x = 32,356,135,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,356,135,242.05/208,140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,453.14

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