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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,930.33, 286,945.57 and 114,799.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,930.33, 286,945.57 and 114,799.06 is: 158,423.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,930.33 : 286,945.57 = 114,799.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,930.33/286,945.57 = 114,799.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,930.33x = 286,945.57 × 114,799.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,930.33x = 32,941,080,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941,080,272.44/207,930.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,423.65

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