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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,714.05, 286,646.64 and 115,839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,714.05, 286,646.64 and 115,839.14 is: 159,858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,714.05 : 286,646.64 = 115,839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,714.05/286,646.64 = 115,839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,714.05x = 286,646.64 × 115,839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,714.05x = 33,204,898,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,204,898,249.06/207,714.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,858.71

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