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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,306.88, 286,126.32 and 135,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,306.88, 286,126.32 and 135,553.60 is: 187,091.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,306.88 : 286,126.32 = 135,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,306.88/286,126.32 = 135,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,306.88x = 286,126.32 × 135,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,306.88x = 38,785,452,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,785,452,730.75/207,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,091.97

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