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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,151.76, 287,249.42 and 112,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,151.76, 287,249.42 and 112,659.24 is: 155,469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,151.76 : 287,249.42 = 112,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,151.76/287,249.42 = 112,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,151.76x = 287,249.42 × 112,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,151.76x = 32,361,301,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,361,301,347.64/208,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,469.75

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