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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,432.93, 286,263.21 and 126,858.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,432.93, 286,263.21 and 126,858.99 is: 175,068.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,432.93 : 286,263.21 = 126,858.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,432.93/286,263.21 = 126,858.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,432.93x = 286,263.21 × 126,858.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,432.93x = 36,315,061,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,315,061,694.76/207,432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,068.93

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