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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,469.62, 286,305.03 and 116,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,469.62, 286,305.03 and 116,825.76 is: 161,217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,469.62 : 286,305.03 = 116,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,469.62/286,305.03 = 116,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,469.62x = 286,305.03 × 116,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,469.62x = 33,447,802,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,447,802,721.57/207,469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,217.83

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