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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,958.88, 286,644.72 and 162,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,958.88, 286,644.72 and 162,556.72 is: 224,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,958.88 : 286,644.72 = 162,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,958.88/286,644.72 = 162,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,958.88x = 286,644.72 × 162,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,958.88x = 46,596,025,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596,025,488.52/207,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,063.65

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