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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,248.63, 286,003.10 and 117,824.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,248.63, 286,003.10 and 117,824.63 is: 162,597.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,248.63 : 286,003.10 = 117,824.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,248.63/286,003.10 = 117,824.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,248.63x = 286,003.10 × 117,824.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,248.63x = 33,698,208,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,698,208,300.90/207,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,597.98

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