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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,700.79, 286,627.35 and 112,207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,700.79, 286,627.35 and 112,207.50 is: 154,846.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,700.79 : 286,627.35 = 112,207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,700.79/286,627.35 = 112,207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,700.79x = 286,627.35 × 112,207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,700.79x = 32,161,738,375.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,161,738,375.13/207,700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,846.49

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