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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,394.47, 286,220.12 and 125,746.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,394.47, 286,220.12 and 125,746.47 is: 173,539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,394.47 : 286,220.12 = 125,746.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,394.47/286,220.12 = 125,746.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,394.47x = 286,220.12 × 125,746.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,394.47x = 35,991,169,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,991,169,104.24/207,394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,539.68

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