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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,247.50, 286,001.55 and 117,823.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,247.50, 286,001.55 and 117,823.50 is: 162,596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,247.50 : 286,001.55 = 117,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,247.50/286,001.55 = 117,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,247.50x = 286,001.55 × 117,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,247.50x = 33,697,703,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,697,703,626.43/207,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,596.43

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