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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,269.78, 287,413.68 and 112,776.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,269.78, 287,413.68 and 112,776.48 is: 155,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,269.78 : 287,413.68 = 112,776.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,269.78/287,413.68 = 112,776.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,269.78x = 287,413.68 × 112,776.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,269.78x = 32,413,502,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,413,502,273.03/208,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,632.29

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