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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,587.34, 286,517.16 and 135,925.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,587.34, 286,517.16 and 135,925.74 is: 187,608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,587.34 : 286,517.16 = 135,925.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,587.34/286,517.16 = 135,925.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,587.34x = 286,517.16 × 135,925.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,587.34x = 38,945,056,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,945,056,995.70/207,587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,608.05

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