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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,477.62, 287,700.14 and 112,984.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,477.62, 287,700.14 and 112,984.31 is: 155,918.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,477.62 : 287,700.14 = 112,984.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,477.62/287,700.14 = 112,984.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,477.62x = 287,700.14 × 112,984.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,477.62x = 32,505,602,806.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,505,602,806.51/208,477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,918.91

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