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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,220.08, 286,056.28 and 159,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,220.08, 286,056.28 and 159,455.60 is: 220,119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,220.08 : 286,056.28 = 159,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,220.08/286,056.28 = 159,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,220.08x = 286,056.28 × 159,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,220.08x = 45,613,275,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,613,275,761.17/207,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,119.96

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