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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,430.83, 286,242.30 and 116,783.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,430.83, 286,242.30 and 116,783.15 is: 161,153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,430.83 : 286,242.30 = 116,783.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,430.83/286,242.30 = 116,783.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,430.83x = 286,242.30 × 116,783.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,430.83x = 33,428,276,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,428,276,026.03/207,430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,153.85

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