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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,569.12, 286,492.01 and 135,907.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,569.12, 286,492.01 and 135,907.47 is: 187,582.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,569.12 : 286,492.01 = 135,907.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,569.12/286,492.01 = 135,907.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,569.12x = 286,492.01 × 135,907.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,569.12x = 38,936,403,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,936,403,574.78/207,569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,582.84

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