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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,674.16, 286,590.41 and 112,180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,674.16, 286,590.41 and 112,180.83 is: 154,809.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,674.16 : 286,590.41 = 112,180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,674.16/286,590.41 = 112,180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,674.16x = 286,590.41 × 112,180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,674.16x = 32,149,949,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,149,949,502.94/207,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,809.58

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