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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,321.92, 286,101.07 and 115,440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,321.92, 286,101.07 and 115,440.58 is: 159,306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,321.92 : 286,101.07 = 115,440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,321.92/286,101.07 = 115,440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,321.92x = 286,101.07 × 115,440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,321.92x = 33,027,673,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027,673,459.42/207,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,306.23

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