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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,364.70, 287,543.27 and 112,871.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,364.70, 287,543.27 and 112,871.37 is: 155,762.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,364.70 : 287,543.27 = 112,871.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,364.70/287,543.27 = 112,871.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,364.70x = 287,543.27 × 112,871.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,364.70x = 32,455,402,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,455,402,819.18/208,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,762.48

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