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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,170.82, 286,056.60 and 161,770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,170.82, 286,056.60 and 161,770.08 is: 223,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,170.82 : 286,056.60 = 161,770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,170.82/286,056.60 = 161,770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,170.82x = 286,056.60 × 161,770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,170.82x = 46,275,399,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,275,399,066.53/207,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,368.33

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