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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,437.86, 286,267.89 and 122,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,437.86, 286,267.89 and 122,554.72 is: 169,127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,437.86 : 286,267.89 = 122,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,437.86/286,267.89 = 122,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,437.86x = 286,267.89 × 122,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,437.86x = 35,083,481,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,083,481,103.94/207,437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,127.67

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