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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,182.99, 285,910.44 and 115,300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,182.99, 285,910.44 and 115,300.73 is: 159,113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,182.99 : 285,910.44 = 115,300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,182.99/285,910.44 = 115,300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,182.99x = 285,910.44 × 115,300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,182.99x = 32,965,682,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965,682,734.87/207,182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,113.85

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