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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,147.83, 285,903.27 and 129,659.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,147.83, 285,903.27 and 129,659.42 is: 178,954.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,147.83 : 285,903.27 = 129,659.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,147.83/285,903.27 = 129,659.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,147.83x = 285,903.27 × 129,659.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,147.83x = 37,070,052,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,070,052,164.30/207,147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,954.58

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