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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,207.14, 287,323.47 and 112,711.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,207.14, 287,323.47 and 112,711.74 is: 155,540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,207.14 : 287,323.47 = 112,711.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,207.14/287,323.47 = 112,711.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,207.14x = 287,323.47 × 112,711.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,207.14x = 32,384,728,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,384,728,246.54/208,207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,540.91

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