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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,426.24, 286,294.77 and 135,764.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,426.24, 286,294.77 and 135,764.53 is: 187,385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,426.24 : 286,294.77 = 135,764.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,426.24/286,294.77 = 135,764.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,426.24x = 286,294.77 × 135,764.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,426.24x = 38,868,674,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868,674,174.77/207,426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,385.52

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