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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,589.34, 286,519.92 and 135,927.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,589.34, 286,519.92 and 135,927.74 is: 187,610.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,589.34 : 286,519.92 = 135,927.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,589.34/286,519.92 = 135,927.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,589.34x = 286,519.92 × 135,927.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,589.34x = 38,946,005,190.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946,005,190.58/207,589.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,610.81

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