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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,289.70, 287,438.36 and 112,794.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,289.70, 287,438.36 and 112,794.21 is: 155,655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,289.70 : 287,438.36 = 112,794.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,289.70/287,438.36 = 112,794.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,289.70x = 287,438.36 × 112,794.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,289.70x = 32,421,382,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,421,382,175.92/208,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,655.23

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