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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,497.16, 286,327.44 and 115,609.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,497.16, 286,327.44 and 115,609.41 is: 159,530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,497.16 : 286,327.44 = 115,609.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,497.16/286,327.44 = 115,609.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,497.16x = 286,327.44 × 115,609.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,497.16x = 33,102,146,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102,146,405.21/207,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,530.60

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