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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,250.44, 286,005.64 and 117,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,250.44, 286,005.64 and 117,826.44 is: 162,600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,250.44 : 286,005.64 = 117,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,250.44/286,005.64 = 117,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,250.44x = 286,005.64 × 117,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,250.44x = 33,699,026,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,699,026,381.12/207,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,600.51

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