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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,399.48, 286,227.04 and 125,751.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,399.48, 286,227.04 and 125,751.48 is: 173,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,399.48 : 286,227.04 = 125,751.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,399.48/286,227.04 = 125,751.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,399.48x = 286,227.04 × 125,751.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,399.48x = 35,993,473,896.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993,473,896.02/207,399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,546.60

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