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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,912.31, 286,902.49 and 117,239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,912.31, 286,902.49 and 117,239.29 is: 161,780.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,912.31 : 286,902.49 = 117,239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,912.31/286,902.49 = 117,239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,912.31x = 286,902.49 × 117,239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,912.31x = 33,636,244,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,636,244,650.99/207,912.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,780.92

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