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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,299.08, 287,451.29 and 112,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,299.08, 287,451.29 and 112,803.59 is: 155,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,299.08 : 287,451.29 = 112,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,299.08/287,451.29 = 112,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,299.08x = 287,451.29 × 112,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,299.08x = 32,425,537,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425,537,462.13/208,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,668.17

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