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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,519.27, 286,396.97 and 121,473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,519.27, 286,396.97 and 121,473.07 is: 167,644.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,519.27 : 286,396.97 = 121,473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,519.27/286,396.97 = 121,473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,519.27x = 286,396.97 × 121,473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,519.27x = 34,789,519,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,789,519,184.60/207,519.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,644.76

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