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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,257.56, 286,037.58 and 126,732.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,257.56, 286,037.58 and 126,732.28 is: 174,904.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,257.56 : 286,037.58 = 126,732.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,257.56/286,037.58 = 126,732.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,257.56x = 286,037.58 × 126,732.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,257.56x = 36,250,194,679.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,250,194,679.08/207,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,904.09

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