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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,625.67, 286,504.62 and 116,996.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,625.67, 286,504.62 and 116,996.39 is: 161,444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,625.67 : 286,504.62 = 116,996.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,625.67/286,504.62 = 116,996.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,625.67x = 286,504.62 × 116,996.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,625.67x = 33,520,006,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520,006,258.32/207,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,444.42

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