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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,423.12, 286,239.18 and 115,541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,423.12, 286,239.18 and 115,541.76 is: 159,445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,423.12 : 286,239.18 = 115,541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,423.12/286,239.18 = 115,541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,423.12x = 286,239.18 × 115,541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,423.12x = 33,072,578,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,072,578,638.16/207,423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,445.00

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