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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,345.18, 286,274.07 and 159,514.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,345.18, 286,274.07 and 159,514.14 is: 220,235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,345.18 : 286,274.07 = 159,514.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,345.18/286,274.07 = 159,514.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,345.18x = 286,274.07 × 159,514.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,345.18x = 45,664,762,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,664,762,080.35/207,345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,235.46

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