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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,425.83, 287,627.90 and 112,932.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,425.83, 287,627.90 and 112,932.45 is: 155,846.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,425.83 : 287,627.90 = 112,932.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,425.83/287,627.90 = 112,932.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,425.83x = 287,627.90 × 112,932.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,425.83x = 32,482,522,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,482,522,870.69/208,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,846.92

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