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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,623.70, 286,363.89 and 178,992.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,623.70, 286,363.89 and 178,992.90 is: 246,875.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,623.70 : 286,363.89 = 178,992.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,623.70/286,363.89 = 178,992.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,623.70x = 286,363.89 × 178,992.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,623.70x = 51,257,103,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,257,103,126.38/207,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,875.01

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