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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,146.98, 285,994.17 and 141,845.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,146.98, 285,994.17 and 141,845.09 is: 195,836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,146.98 : 285,994.17 = 141,845.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,146.98/285,994.17 = 141,845.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,146.98x = 285,994.17 × 141,845.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,146.98x = 40,566,868,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,566,868,554.43/207,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,836.15

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