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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,256.07, 286,013.37 and 117,832.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,256.07, 286,013.37 and 117,832.07 is: 162,608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,256.07 : 286,013.37 = 117,832.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,256.07/286,013.37 = 117,832.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,256.07x = 286,013.37 × 117,832.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,256.07x = 33,701,546,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,701,546,004.71/207,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,608.25

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