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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,249.05, 287,383.32 and 112,755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,249.05, 287,383.32 and 112,755.72 is: 155,602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,249.05 : 287,383.32 = 112,755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,249.05/287,383.32 = 112,755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,249.05x = 287,383.32 × 112,755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,249.05x = 32,404,113,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,113,162.59/208,249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,602.69

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