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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,486.22, 286,335.86 and 115,611.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,486.22, 286,335.86 and 115,611.71 is: 159,546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,486.22 : 286,335.86 = 115,611.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,486.22/286,335.86 = 115,611.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,486.22x = 286,335.86 × 115,611.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,486.22x = 33,103,777,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,103,777,830.86/207,486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,546.88

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