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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,255.20, 287,391.66 and 112,761.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,255.20, 287,391.66 and 112,761.90 is: 155,611.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,255.20 : 287,391.66 = 112,761.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,255.20/287,391.66 = 112,761.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,255.20x = 287,391.66 × 112,761.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,255.20x = 32,406,829,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,829,625.75/208,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,611.14

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