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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,470.53, 287,689.58 and 112,977.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,470.53, 287,689.58 and 112,977.23 is: 155,908.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,470.53 : 287,689.58 = 112,977.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,470.53/287,689.58 = 112,977.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,470.53x = 287,689.58 × 112,977.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,470.53x = 32,502,370,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,502,370,268.59/208,470.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,908.70

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