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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,823.51, 286,794.43 and 115,943.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,823.51, 286,794.43 and 115,943.59 is: 160,001.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,823.51 : 286,794.43 = 115,943.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,823.51/286,794.43 = 115,943.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,823.51x = 286,794.43 × 115,943.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,823.51x = 33,251,975,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251,975,806.20/207,823.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,001.03

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