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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,211.11, 285,950.91 and 116,567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,211.11, 285,950.91 and 116,567.14 is: 160,862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,211.11 : 285,950.91 = 116,567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,211.11/285,950.91 = 116,567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,211.11x = 285,950.91 × 116,567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,211.11x = 33,332,479,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332,479,044.22/207,211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,862.41

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