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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,412.72, 287,609.16 and 112,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,412.72, 287,609.16 and 112,922 is: 155,832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,412.72 : 287,609.16 = 112,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,412.72/287,609.16 = 112,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,412.72x = 287,609.16 × 112,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,412.72x = 32,477,401,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,477,401,565.52/208,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,832.15

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