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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,153.71, 285,710.16 and 134,579.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,153.71, 285,710.16 and 134,579.99 is: 185,615.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,153.71 : 285,710.16 = 134,579.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,153.71/285,710.16 = 134,579.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,153.71x = 285,710.16 × 134,579.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,153.71x = 38,450,869,047.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450,869,047.15/207,153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,615.16

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