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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,588.03, 286,524.93 and 135,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,588.03, 286,524.93 and 135,171.68 is: 186,571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,588.03 : 286,524.93 = 135,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,588.03/286,524.93 = 135,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,588.03x = 286,524.93 × 135,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,588.03x = 38,730,054,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,730,054,717.36/207,588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,571.71

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