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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,376.52, 286,180.02 and 117,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,376.52, 286,180.02 and 117,952.52 is: 162,774.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,376.52 : 286,180.02 = 117,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,376.52/286,180.02 = 117,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,376.52x = 286,180.02 × 117,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,376.52x = 33,755,654,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,755,654,532.65/207,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,774.72

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