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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,382.23, 286,034.68 and 156,397.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,382.23, 286,034.68 and 156,397.11 is: 215,712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,382.23 : 286,034.68 = 156,397.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,382.23/286,034.68 = 156,397.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,382.23x = 286,034.68 × 156,397.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,382.23x = 44,734,997,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,734,997,276.74/207,382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,712.78

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