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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,254.72, 286,005.12 and 116,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,254.72, 286,005.12 and 116,615.76 is: 160,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,254.72 : 286,005.12 = 116,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,254.72/286,005.12 = 116,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,254.72x = 286,005.12 × 116,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,254.72x = 33,352,704,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,352,704,432.69/207,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,926.15

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