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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,223.78, 287,350.26 and 112,730.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,223.78, 287,350.26 and 112,730.72 is: 155,569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,223.78 : 287,350.26 = 112,730.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,223.78/287,350.26 = 112,730.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,223.78x = 287,350.26 × 112,730.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,223.78x = 32,393,201,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,393,201,701.99/208,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,569.18

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