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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,351.52, 287,524.83 and 112,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,351.52, 287,524.83 and 112,858.60 is: 155,744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,351.52 : 287,524.83 = 112,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,351.52/287,524.83 = 112,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,351.52x = 287,524.83 × 112,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,351.52x = 32,449,649,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,649,060.23/208,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,744.72

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