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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,254.16, 286,004.52 and 116,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,254.16, 286,004.52 and 116,615.16 is: 160,925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,254.16 : 286,004.52 = 116,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,254.16/286,004.52 = 116,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,254.16x = 286,004.52 × 116,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,254.16x = 33,352,462,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,352,462,860.52/207,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,925.42

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