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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,430.93, 286,260.44 and 126,856.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,430.93, 286,260.44 and 126,856.99 is: 175,066.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,430.93 : 286,260.44 = 126,856.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,430.93/286,260.44 = 126,856.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,430.93x = 286,260.44 × 126,856.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,430.93x = 36,314,137,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,314,137,774.48/207,430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,066.17

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