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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,425.72, 287,627.10 and 112,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,425.72, 287,627.10 and 112,935 is: 155,850.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,425.72 : 287,627.10 = 112,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,425.72/287,627.10 = 112,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,425.72x = 287,627.10 × 112,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,425.72x = 32,483,166,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,483,166,538.50/208,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,850.09

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