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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,244.56, 285,997.50 and 117,820.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,244.56, 285,997.50 and 117,820.56 is: 162,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,244.56 : 285,997.50 = 117,820.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,244.56/285,997.50 = 117,820.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,244.56x = 285,997.50 × 117,820.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,244.56x = 33,696,385,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,696,385,608.60/207,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,592.38

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