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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,811.13, 286,773.62 and 117,166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,811.13, 286,773.62 and 117,166.31 is: 161,686.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,811.13 : 286,773.62 = 117,166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,811.13/286,773.62 = 117,166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,811.13x = 286,773.62 × 117,166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,811.13x = 33,600,204,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600,204,841.04/207,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,686.26

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