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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,163.78, 287,265.96 and 112,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,163.78, 287,265.96 and 112,671.26 is: 155,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,163.78 : 287,265.96 = 112,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,163.78/287,265.96 = 112,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,163.78x = 287,265.96 × 112,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,163.78x = 32,366,617,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,366,617,668.31/208,163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,486.31

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