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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,217.82, 287,340.70 and 112,724.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,217.82, 287,340.70 and 112,724.54 is: 155,559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,217.82 : 287,340.70 = 112,724.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,217.82/287,340.70 = 112,724.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,217.82x = 287,340.70 × 112,724.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,217.82x = 32,390,348,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,390,348,230.78/208,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,559.92

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