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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,507.72, 286,374.59 and 115,641.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,507.72, 286,374.59 and 115,641.27 is: 159,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,507.72 : 286,374.59 = 115,641.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,507.72/286,374.59 = 115,641.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,507.72x = 286,374.59 × 115,641.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,507.72x = 33,116,721,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116,721,138.78/207,507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,592.72

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