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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,571.58, 286,349.35 and 199,524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,571.58, 286,349.35 and 199,524.22 is: 275,247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,571.58 : 286,349.35 = 199,524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,571.58/286,349.35 = 199,524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,571.58x = 286,349.35 × 199,524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,571.58x = 57,133,630,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,133,630,706.26/207,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,247.85

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