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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,571.08, 286,348.66 and 199,523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,571.08, 286,348.66 and 199,523.72 is: 275,247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,571.08 : 286,348.66 = 199,523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,571.08/286,348.66 = 199,523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,571.08x = 286,348.66 × 199,523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,571.08x = 57,133,349,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,133,349,860.22/207,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,247.16

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