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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,005.61, 285,669.33 and 115,126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,005.61, 285,669.33 and 115,126.19 is: 158,875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,005.61 : 285,669.33 = 115,126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,005.61/285,669.33 = 115,126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,005.61x = 285,669.33 × 115,126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,005.61x = 32,888,020,134.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,888,020,134.41/207,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,875.02

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