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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,357.80, 287,533.47 and 112,864.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,357.80, 287,533.47 and 112,864.87 is: 155,753.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,357.80 : 287,533.47 = 112,864.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,357.80/287,533.47 = 112,864.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,357.80x = 287,533.47 × 112,864.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,357.80x = 32,452,427,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,452,427,712.20/208,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,753.36

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