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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,821.19, 286,809.48 and 115,969.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,821.19, 286,809.48 and 115,969.35 is: 160,046.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,821.19 : 286,809.48 = 115,969.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,821.19/286,809.48 = 115,969.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,821.19x = 286,809.48 × 115,969.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,821.19x = 33,261,108,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,261,108,389.59/207,821.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,046.76

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