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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,212.61, 285,952.98 and 116,568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,212.61, 285,952.98 and 116,568.64 is: 160,864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,212.61 : 285,952.98 = 116,568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,212.61/285,952.98 = 116,568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,212.61x = 285,952.98 × 116,568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,212.61x = 33,333,149,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,333,149,267.66/207,212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,864.48

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