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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,416.44, 286,149.54 and 153,833.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,416.44, 286,149.54 and 153,833.32 is: 212,226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,416.44 : 286,149.54 = 153,833.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,416.44/286,149.54 = 153,833.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,416.44x = 286,149.54 × 153,833.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,416.44x = 44,019,333,754.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,019,333,754.67/207,416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,226.83

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