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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,056.49, 285,736.25 and 130,624.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,056.49, 285,736.25 and 130,624.94 is: 180,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,056.49 : 285,736.25 = 130,624.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,056.49/285,736.25 = 130,624.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,056.49x = 285,736.25 × 130,624.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,056.49x = 37,324,280,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324,280,512.08/207,056.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,261.34

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