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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,149.17, 287,245.83 and 112,655.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,149.17, 287,245.83 and 112,655.86 is: 155,465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,149.17 : 287,245.83 = 112,655.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,149.17/287,245.83 = 112,655.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,149.17x = 287,245.83 × 112,655.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,149.17x = 32,359,925,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,359,925,714.41/208,149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,465.08

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