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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,007.11, 285,671.40 and 115,127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,007.11, 285,671.40 and 115,127.69 is: 158,877.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,007.11 : 285,671.40 = 115,127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,007.11/285,671.40 = 115,127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,007.11x = 285,671.40 × 115,127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,007.11x = 32,888,686,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,888,686,952.71/207,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,877.09

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