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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,414.17, 286,252.98 and 126,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,414.17, 286,252.98 and 126,895.24 is: 175,128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,414.17 : 286,252.98 = 126,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,414.17/286,252.98 = 126,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,414.17x = 286,252.98 × 126,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,414.17x = 36,324,140,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324,140,597.82/207,414.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,128.54

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