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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,583.84, 286,512.33 and 135,922.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,583.84, 286,512.33 and 135,922.24 is: 187,603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,583.84 : 286,512.33 = 135,922.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,583.84/286,512.33 = 135,922.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,583.84x = 286,512.33 × 135,922.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,583.84x = 38,943,397,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,943,397,681.22/207,583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,603.22

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