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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,192.71, 285,965.17 and 129,704.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,192.71, 285,965.17 and 129,704.42 is: 179,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,192.71 : 285,965.17 = 129,704.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,192.71/285,965.17 = 129,704.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,192.71x = 285,965.17 × 129,704.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,192.71x = 37,090,946,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,090,946,849.68/207,192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,016.66

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