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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,207.56, 287,325.12 and 112,713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,207.56, 287,325.12 and 112,713.56 is: 155,544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,207.56 : 287,325.12 = 112,713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,207.56/287,325.12 = 112,713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,207.56x = 287,325.12 × 112,713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,207.56x = 32,385,437,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385,437,152.63/208,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,544.00

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