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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,155, 287,253.36 and 112,661.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,155, 287,253.36 and 112,661.67 is: 155,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,155 : 287,253.36 = 112,661.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,155/287,253.36 = 112,661.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,155x = 287,253.36 × 112,661.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,155x = 32,362,443,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,362,443,250.71/208,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,472.81

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