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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,079.96, 285,701.62 and 168,773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,079.96, 285,701.62 and 168,773.64 is: 232,851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,079.96 : 285,701.62 = 168,773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,079.96/285,701.62 = 168,773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,079.96x = 285,701.62 × 168,773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,079.96x = 48,218,902,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,218,902,361.30/207,079.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,851.61

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