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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,635.89, 286,546.35 and 115,755.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,635.89, 286,546.35 and 115,755.15 is: 159,747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,635.89 : 286,546.35 = 115,755.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,635.89/286,546.35 = 115,755.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,635.89x = 286,546.35 × 115,755.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,635.89x = 33,169,215,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,169,215,726.20/207,635.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,747.03

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