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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,328.46, 286,041.68 and 125,682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,328.46, 286,041.68 and 125,682.89 is: 173,398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,328.46 : 286,041.68 = 125,682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,328.46/286,041.68 = 125,682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,328.46x = 286,041.68 × 125,682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,328.46x = 35,950,545,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,950,545,089.54/207,328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,398.99

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