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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,258.07, 286,016.13 and 117,834.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,258.07, 286,016.13 and 117,834.07 is: 162,611.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,258.07 : 286,016.13 = 117,834.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,258.07/286,016.13 = 117,834.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,258.07x = 286,016.13 × 117,834.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,258.07x = 33,702,444,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,702,444,683.55/207,258.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,611.01

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