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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,170.68, 285,917.49 and 126,645.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,170.68, 285,917.49 and 126,645.34 is: 174,783.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,170.68 : 285,917.49 = 126,645.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,170.68/285,917.49 = 126,645.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,170.68x = 285,917.49 × 126,645.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,170.68x = 36,210,117,733.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210,117,733.00/207,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,783.99

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