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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,439.63, 287,647.68 and 112,946.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,439.63, 287,647.68 and 112,946.49 is: 155,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,439.63 : 287,647.68 = 112,946.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,439.63/287,647.68 = 112,946.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,439.63x = 287,647.68 × 112,946.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,439.63x = 32,488,795,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,488,795,812.64/208,439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,866.70

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