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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,078.71, 285,699.92 and 168,772.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,078.71, 285,699.92 and 168,772.43 is: 232,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,078.71 : 285,699.92 = 168,772.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,078.71/285,699.92 = 168,772.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,078.71x = 285,699.92 × 168,772.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,078.71x = 48,218,269,619.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,218,269,619.59/207,078.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,849.97

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