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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,211.36, 287,332.58 and 112,718.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,211.36, 287,332.58 and 112,718.05 is: 155,551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,211.36 : 287,332.58 = 112,718.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,211.36/287,332.58 = 112,718.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,211.36x = 287,332.58 × 112,718.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,211.36x = 32,387,567,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,387,567,682.53/208,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,551.40

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