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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,314.84, 287,474.58 and 112,821.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,314.84, 287,474.58 and 112,821.96 is: 155,694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,314.84 : 287,474.58 = 112,821.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,314.84/287,474.58 = 112,821.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,314.84x = 287,474.58 × 112,821.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,314.84x = 32,433,445,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,433,445,565.78/208,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,694.36

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