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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,044.51, 285,718.68 and 115,163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,044.51, 285,718.68 and 115,163.17 is: 158,923.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,044.51 : 285,718.68 = 115,163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,044.51/285,718.68 = 115,163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,044.51x = 285,718.68 × 115,163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,044.51x = 32,904,268,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,904,268,202.72/207,044.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,923.65

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