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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,389.78, 287,577.54 and 112,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,389.78, 287,577.54 and 112,898.88 is: 155,800.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,389.78 : 287,577.54 = 112,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,389.78/287,577.54 = 112,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,389.78x = 287,577.54 × 112,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,389.78x = 32,467,182,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,467,182,179.16/208,389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,800.26

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