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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,249.73, 286,015.13 and 122,364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,249.73, 286,015.13 and 122,364.97 is: 168,869.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,249.73 : 286,015.13 = 122,364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,249.73/286,015.13 = 122,364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,249.73x = 286,015.13 × 122,364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,249.73x = 34,998,232,802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,998,232,802.00/207,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,869.86

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