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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,422, 287,622.55 and 112,928.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,422, 287,622.55 and 112,928.69 is: 155,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,422 : 287,622.55 = 112,928.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,422/287,622.55 = 112,928.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,422x = 287,622.55 × 112,928.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,422x = 32,480,838,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480,838,222.69/208,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,841.70

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