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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,362.52, 286,160.70 and 117,938.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,362.52, 286,160.70 and 117,938.52 is: 162,755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,362.52 : 286,160.70 = 117,938.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,362.52/286,160.70 = 117,938.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,362.52x = 286,160.70 × 117,938.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,362.52x = 33,749,369,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749,369,440.16/207,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,755.40

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