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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,346.18, 286,275.45 and 159,515.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,346.18, 286,275.45 and 159,515.14 is: 220,236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,346.18 : 286,275.45 = 159,515.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,346.18/286,275.45 = 159,515.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,346.18x = 286,275.45 × 159,515.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,346.18x = 45,665,268,485.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,665,268,485.31/207,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,236.84

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