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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,417.37, 286,116.70 and 130,909.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,417.37, 286,116.70 and 130,909.28 is: 180,579.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,417.37 : 286,116.70 = 130,909.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,417.37/286,116.70 = 130,909.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,417.37x = 286,116.70 × 130,909.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,417.37x = 37,455,331,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,455,331,192.98/207,417.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,579.53

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