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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,060.64, 285,759.12 and 116,427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,060.64, 285,759.12 and 116,427.04 is: 160,678.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,060.64 : 285,759.12 = 116,427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,060.64/285,759.12 = 116,427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,060.64x = 285,759.12 × 116,427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,060.64x = 33,270,088,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,270,088,494.60/207,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,678.00

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