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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,475.54, 287,696.48 and 112,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,475.54, 287,696.48 and 112,982.24 is: 155,915.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,475.54 : 287,696.48 = 112,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,475.54/287,696.48 = 112,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,475.54x = 287,696.48 × 112,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,475.54x = 32,504,592,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504,592,750.52/208,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,915.62

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