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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,944.60, 287,041.32 and 161,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,944.60, 287,041.32 and 161,913.24 is: 223,500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,944.60 : 287,041.32 = 161,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,944.60/287,041.32 = 161,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,944.60x = 287,041.32 × 161,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,944.60x = 46,475,790,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,475,790,135.08/207,944.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,500.83

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