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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,591.92, 286,469.49 and 125,929.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,591.92, 286,469.49 and 125,929.51 is: 173,778.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,591.92 : 286,469.49 = 125,929.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,591.92/286,469.49 = 125,929.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,591.92x = 286,469.49 × 125,929.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,591.92x = 36,074,962,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,074,962,801.77/207,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,778.26

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