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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,178.28, 287,285.76 and 112,684.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,178.28, 287,285.76 and 112,684.86 is: 155,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,178.28 : 287,285.76 = 112,684.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,178.28/287,285.76 = 112,684.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,178.28x = 287,285.76 × 112,684.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,178.28x = 32,372,755,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,372,755,645.59/208,178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,504.96

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