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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,687.65, 286,614.86 and 115,809.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,687.65, 286,614.86 and 115,809.04 is: 159,819.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,687.65 : 286,614.86 = 115,809.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,687.65/286,614.86 = 115,809.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,687.65x = 286,614.86 × 115,809.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,687.65x = 33,192,591,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,192,591,565.56/207,687.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,819.77

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