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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,250.19, 287,383.95 and 112,756.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,250.19, 287,383.95 and 112,756.59 is: 155,603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,250.19 : 287,383.95 = 112,756.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,250.19/287,383.95 = 112,756.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,250.19x = 287,383.95 × 112,756.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,250.19x = 32,404,434,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,434,222.73/208,250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,603.38

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