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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,206.69, 287,325.32 and 112,713.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,206.69, 287,325.32 and 112,713.38 is: 155,544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,206.69 : 287,325.32 = 112,713.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,206.69/287,325.32 = 112,713.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,206.69x = 287,325.32 × 112,713.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,206.69x = 32,385,405,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385,405,976.59/208,206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,544.51

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