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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,294.22, 286,062.66 and 116,650.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,294.22, 286,062.66 and 116,650.13 is: 160,975.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,294.22 : 286,062.66 = 116,650.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,294.22/286,062.66 = 116,650.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,294.22x = 286,062.66 × 116,650.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,294.22x = 33,369,246,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,369,246,477.15/207,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,975.29

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