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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,421.64, 287,621.93 and 112,928.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,421.64, 287,621.93 and 112,928.36 is: 155,841.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,421.64 : 287,621.93 = 112,928.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,421.64/287,621.93 = 112,928.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,421.64x = 287,621.93 × 112,928.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,421.64x = 32,480,671,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480,671,699.15/208,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,841.17

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