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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,182.97, 285,667.95 and 141,803.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,182.97, 285,667.95 and 141,803.34 is: 195,521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,182.97 : 285,667.95 = 141,803.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,182.97/285,667.95 = 141,803.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,182.97x = 285,667.95 × 141,803.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,182.97x = 40,508,669,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,508,669,440.95/207,182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,521.23

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