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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,181.28, 287,290.20 and 112,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,181.28, 287,290.20 and 112,688.76 is: 155,510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,181.28 : 287,290.20 = 112,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,181.28/287,290.20 = 112,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,181.28x = 287,290.20 × 112,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,181.28x = 32,374,376,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374,376,398.15/208,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,510.51

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