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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,149.54, 287,246.36 and 112,656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,149.54, 287,246.36 and 112,656.24 is: 155,465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,149.54 : 287,246.36 = 112,656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,149.54/287,246.36 = 112,656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,149.54x = 287,246.36 × 112,656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,149.54x = 32,360,094,308.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,360,094,308.01/208,149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,465.61

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