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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,469.78, 287,688.54 and 112,976.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,469.78, 287,688.54 and 112,976.47 is: 155,907.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,469.78 : 287,688.54 = 112,976.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,469.78/287,688.54 = 112,976.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,469.78x = 287,688.54 × 112,976.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,469.78x = 32,502,036,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,502,036,068.26/208,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,907.66

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