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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,481.28, 287,704.66 and 112,987.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,481.28, 287,704.66 and 112,987.95 is: 155,923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,481.28 : 287,704.66 = 112,987.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,481.28/287,704.66 = 112,987.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,481.28x = 287,704.66 × 112,987.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,481.28x = 32,507,158,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507,158,589.34/208,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,923.64

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