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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,285.78, 287,434.53 and 112,792.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,285.78, 287,434.53 and 112,792.58 is: 155,653.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,285.78 : 287,434.53 = 112,792.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,285.78/287,434.53 = 112,792.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,285.78x = 287,434.53 × 112,792.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,285.78x = 32,420,482,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,420,482,219.79/208,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,653.84

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