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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,572.58, 286,350.73 and 199,525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,572.58, 286,350.73 and 199,525.22 is: 275,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,572.58 : 286,350.73 = 199,525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,572.58/286,350.73 = 199,525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,572.58x = 286,350.73 × 199,525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,572.58x = 57,134,192,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,134,192,400.41/207,572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,249.23

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