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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,294.62, 286,063.23 and 116,650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,294.62, 286,063.23 and 116,650.54 is: 160,975.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,294.62 : 286,063.23 = 116,650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,294.62/286,063.23 = 116,650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,294.62x = 286,063.23 × 116,650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,294.62x = 33,369,428,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,369,428,240.08/207,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,975.85

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