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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,930.58, 286,945.91 and 114,799.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,930.58, 286,945.91 and 114,799.31 is: 158,423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,930.58 : 286,945.91 = 114,799.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,930.58/286,945.91 = 114,799.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,930.58x = 286,945.91 × 114,799.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,930.58x = 32,941,192,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941,192,475.32/207,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,423.99

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