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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,223.12, 285,967.44 and 116,579.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,223.12, 285,967.44 and 116,579.12 is: 160,878.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,223.12 : 285,967.44 = 116,579.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,223.12/285,967.44 = 116,579.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,223.12x = 285,967.44 × 116,579.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,223.12x = 33,337,832,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,337,832,503.85/207,223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,878.92

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