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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,273.38, 287,418.63 and 112,780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,273.38, 287,418.63 and 112,780.08 is: 155,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,273.38 : 287,418.63 = 112,780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,273.38/287,418.63 = 112,780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,273.38x = 287,418.63 × 112,780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,273.38x = 32,415,095,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,415,095,873.43/208,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,637.25

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