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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,799.42, 286,630.23 and 144,113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,799.42, 286,630.23 and 144,113.98 is: 198,785.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,799.42 : 286,630.23 = 144,113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,799.42/286,630.23 = 144,113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,799.42x = 286,630.23 × 144,113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,799.42x = 41,307,423,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,307,423,233.62/207,799.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,785.07

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