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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,586.53, 286,522.85 and 135,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,586.53, 286,522.85 and 135,170.18 is: 186,569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,586.53 : 286,522.85 = 135,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,586.53/286,522.85 = 135,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,586.53x = 286,522.85 × 135,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,586.53x = 38,729,344,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,729,344,382.54/207,586.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,569.64

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