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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,415.72, 287,613.30 and 112,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,415.72, 287,613.30 and 112,925 is: 155,836.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,415.72 : 287,613.30 = 112,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,415.72/287,613.30 = 112,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,415.72x = 287,613.30 × 112,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,415.72x = 32,478,731,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,478,731,902.50/208,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,836.29

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