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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,249.94, 287,383.56 and 112,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,249.94, 287,383.56 and 112,756.34 is: 155,603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,249.94 : 287,383.56 = 112,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,249.94/287,383.56 = 112,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,249.94x = 287,383.56 × 112,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,249.94x = 32,404,318,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,318,401.77/208,249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,603.01

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