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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,189.09, 286,052.38 and 141,887.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,189.09, 286,052.38 and 141,887.23 is: 195,894.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,189.09 : 286,052.38 = 141,887.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,189.09/286,052.38 = 141,887.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,189.09x = 286,052.38 × 141,887.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,189.09x = 40,587,178,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,587,178,763.26/207,189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,894.38

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