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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,575.34, 286,334.64 and 131,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,575.34, 286,334.64 and 131,067.24 is: 180,797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,575.34 : 286,334.64 = 131,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,575.34/286,334.64 = 131,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,575.34x = 286,334.64 × 131,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,575.34x = 37,529,090,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,529,090,981.19/207,575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,797.44

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