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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,146.83, 285,901.89 and 129,658.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,146.83, 285,901.89 and 129,658.42 is: 178,953.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,146.83 : 285,901.89 = 129,658.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,146.83/285,901.89 = 129,658.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,146.83x = 285,901.89 × 129,658.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,146.83x = 37,069,587,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,069,587,332.41/207,146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,953.20

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