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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,363.38, 286,071.33 and 126,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,363.38, 286,071.33 and 126,794.26 is: 174,920.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,363.38 : 286,071.33 = 126,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,363.38/286,071.33 = 126,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,363.38x = 286,071.33 × 126,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,363.38x = 36,272,202,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,272,202,594.57/207,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,920.97

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