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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,606.34, 286,377.42 and 131,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,606.34, 286,377.42 and 131,098.24 is: 180,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,606.34 : 286,377.42 = 131,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,606.34/286,377.42 = 131,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,606.34x = 286,377.42 × 131,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,606.34x = 37,543,575,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,543,575,737.74/207,606.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,840.22

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