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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,293.48, 287,443.50 and 112,797.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,293.48, 287,443.50 and 112,797.96 is: 155,660.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,293.48 : 287,443.50 = 112,797.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,293.48/287,443.50 = 112,797.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,293.48x = 287,443.50 × 112,797.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,293.48x = 32,423,040,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423,040,415.26/208,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,660.37

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