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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,158, 287,258.04 and 112,665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,158, 287,258.04 and 112,665.48 is: 155,478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,158 : 287,258.04 = 112,665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,158/287,258.04 = 112,665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,158x = 287,258.04 × 112,665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,158x = 32,364,064,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,364,064,960.46/208,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,478.36

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