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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,316.79, 287,477.09 and 112,823.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,316.79, 287,477.09 and 112,823.49 is: 155,696.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,316.79 : 287,477.09 = 112,823.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,316.79/287,477.09 = 112,823.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,316.79x = 287,477.09 × 112,823.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,316.79x = 32,434,168,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,434,168,024.73/208,316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,696.37

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