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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,377.52, 286,181.55 and 116,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,377.52, 286,181.55 and 116,734.88 is: 161,094.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,377.52 : 286,181.55 = 116,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,377.52/286,181.55 = 116,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,377.52x = 286,181.55 × 116,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,377.52x = 33,407,367,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,407,367,466.56/207,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,094.45

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