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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,329.40, 286,117.65 and 122,446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,329.40, 286,117.65 and 122,446.26 is: 168,977.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,329.40 : 286,117.65 = 122,446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,329.40/286,117.65 = 122,446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,329.40x = 286,117.65 × 122,446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,329.40x = 35,034,036,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,034,036,162.49/207,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,977.66

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