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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,214.61, 285,955.74 and 116,570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,214.61, 285,955.74 and 116,570.64 is: 160,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,214.61 : 285,955.74 = 116,570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,214.61/285,955.74 = 116,570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,214.61x = 285,955.74 × 116,570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,214.61x = 33,334,043,623.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,334,043,623.47/207,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,867.25

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