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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,824.51, 286,795.81 and 115,944.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,824.51, 286,795.81 and 115,944.59 is: 160,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,824.51 : 286,795.81 = 115,944.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,824.51/286,795.81 = 115,944.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,824.51x = 286,795.81 × 115,944.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,824.51x = 33,252,422,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252,422,604.17/207,824.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,002.41

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