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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,150.62, 287,247.76 and 112,657.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,150.62, 287,247.76 and 112,657.29 is: 155,467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,150.62 : 287,247.76 = 112,657.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,150.62/287,247.76 = 112,657.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,150.62x = 287,247.76 × 112,657.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,150.62x = 32,360,554,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,360,554,200.17/208,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,467.01

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