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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,247.20, 286,001.13 and 117,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,247.20, 286,001.13 and 117,823.20 is: 162,596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,247.20 : 286,001.13 = 117,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,247.20/286,001.13 = 117,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,247.20x = 286,001.13 × 117,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,247.20x = 33,697,568,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,697,568,340.22/207,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,596.01

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