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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,153.54, 285,893.82 and 126,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,153.54, 285,893.82 and 126,628.20 is: 174,760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,153.54 : 285,893.82 = 126,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,153.54/285,893.82 = 126,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,153.54x = 285,893.82 × 126,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,153.54x = 36,202,219,817.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202,219,817.72/207,153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,760.32

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