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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,930.23, 286,945.44 and 114,798.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,930.23, 286,945.44 and 114,798.97 is: 158,423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,930.23 : 286,945.44 = 114,798.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,930.23/286,945.44 = 114,798.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,930.23x = 286,945.44 × 114,798.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,930.23x = 32,941,038,949.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941,038,949.47/207,930.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,423.52

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