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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,339.93, 287,509.19 and 112,846.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,339.93, 287,509.19 and 112,846.33 is: 155,727.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,339.93 : 287,509.19 = 112,846.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,339.93/287,509.19 = 112,846.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,339.93x = 287,509.19 × 112,846.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,339.93x = 32,444,356,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444,356,368.54/208,339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,727.98

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