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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,211.74, 285,951.78 and 116,567.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,211.74, 285,951.78 and 116,567.76 is: 160,863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,211.74 : 285,951.78 = 116,567.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,211.74/285,951.78 = 116,567.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,211.74x = 285,951.78 × 116,567.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,211.74x = 33,332,758,462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332,758,462.61/207,211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,863.27

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