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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,263.96, 287,402.04 and 112,769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,263.96, 287,402.04 and 112,769.28 is: 155,620.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,263.96 : 287,402.04 = 112,769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,263.96/287,402.04 = 112,769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,263.96x = 287,402.04 × 112,769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,263.96x = 32,410,121,121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,410,121,121.33/208,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,620.40

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