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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,241.44, 285,993.19 and 117,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,241.44, 285,993.19 and 117,817.44 is: 162,588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,241.44 : 285,993.19 = 117,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,241.44/285,993.19 = 117,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,241.44x = 285,993.19 × 117,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,241.44x = 33,694,985,503.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,694,985,503.23/207,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,588.07

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