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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,305, 287,460.36 and 112,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,305, 287,460.36 and 112,811.40 is: 155,679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,305 : 287,460.36 = 112,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,305/287,460.36 = 112,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,305x = 287,460.36 × 112,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,305x = 32,428,805,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428,805,656.10/208,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,679.44

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