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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,308.41, 287,465.34 and 112,815.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,308.41, 287,465.34 and 112,815.49 is: 155,685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,308.41 : 287,465.34 = 112,815.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,308.41/287,465.34 = 112,815.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,308.41x = 287,465.34 × 112,815.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,308.41x = 32,430,543,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,430,543,190.12/208,308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,685.23

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