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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,247.75, 286,001.90 and 117,823.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,247.75, 286,001.90 and 117,823.75 is: 162,596.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,247.75 : 286,001.90 = 117,823.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,247.75/286,001.90 = 117,823.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,247.75x = 286,001.90 × 117,823.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,247.75x = 33,697,816,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,697,816,365.13/207,247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,596.78

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