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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,143.02, 287,238.22 and 112,649.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,143.02, 287,238.22 and 112,649.70 is: 155,457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,143.02 : 287,238.22 = 112,649.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,143.02/287,238.22 = 112,649.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,143.02x = 287,238.22 × 112,649.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,143.02x = 32,357,299,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357,299,311.53/208,143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,457.05

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