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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,282.28, 287,429.70 and 112,789.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,282.28, 287,429.70 and 112,789.08 is: 155,649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,282.28 : 287,429.70 = 112,789.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,282.28/287,429.70 = 112,789.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,282.28x = 287,429.70 × 112,789.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,282.28x = 32,418,931,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,418,931,427.68/208,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,649.01

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