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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,298.58, 287,450.60 and 112,803.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,298.58, 287,450.60 and 112,803.09 is: 155,667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,298.58 : 287,450.60 = 112,803.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,298.58/287,450.60 = 112,803.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,298.58x = 287,450.60 × 112,803.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,298.58x = 32,425,315,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425,315,902.35/208,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,667.48

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