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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,237.76, 285,987.60 and 116,593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,237.76, 285,987.60 and 116,593.78 is: 160,899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,237.76 : 285,987.60 = 116,593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,237.76/285,987.60 = 116,593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,237.76x = 285,987.60 × 116,593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,237.76x = 33,344,375,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,344,375,317.13/207,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,899.13

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