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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,184.78, 287,294.34 and 112,691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,184.78, 287,294.34 and 112,691.24 is: 155,513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,184.78 : 287,294.34 = 112,691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,184.78/287,294.34 = 112,691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,184.78x = 287,294.34 × 112,691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,184.78x = 32,375,555,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,375,555,419.58/208,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,513.56

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