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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,272.72, 286,029.84 and 116,633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,272.72, 286,029.84 and 116,633.84 is: 160,951.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,272.72 : 286,029.84 = 116,633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,272.72/286,029.84 = 116,633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,272.72x = 286,029.84 × 116,633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,272.72x = 33,360,758,593.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,360,758,593.79/207,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,951.03

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