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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,219.83, 285,688.09 and 135,476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,219.83, 285,688.09 and 135,476.51 is: 186,777.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,219.83 : 285,688.09 = 135,476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,219.83/285,688.09 = 135,476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,219.83x = 285,688.09 × 135,476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,219.83x = 38,704,025,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,704,025,381.77/207,219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,777.61

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