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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,966.97, 286,994.19 and 112,473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,966.97, 286,994.19 and 112,473.46 is: 155,213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,966.97 : 286,994.19 = 112,473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,966.97/286,994.19 = 112,473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,966.97x = 286,994.19 × 112,473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,966.97x = 32,279,229,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,279,229,549.20/207,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,213.25

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