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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,280.28, 287,426.94 and 112,787.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,280.28, 287,426.94 and 112,787.08 is: 155,646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,280.28 : 287,426.94 = 112,787.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,280.28/287,426.94 = 112,787.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,280.28x = 287,426.94 × 112,787.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,280.28x = 32,418,045,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,418,045,275.94/208,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,646.25

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