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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,083.96, 285,707.16 and 168,777.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,083.96, 285,707.16 and 168,777.68 is: 232,857.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,083.96 : 285,707.16 = 168,777.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,083.96/285,707.16 = 168,777.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,083.96x = 285,707.16 × 168,777.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,083.96x = 48,220,991,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,220,991,624.19/207,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,857.20

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