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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,625.41, 286,441.05 and 131,115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,625.41, 286,441.05 and 131,115.96 is: 180,888.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,625.41 : 286,441.05 = 131,115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,625.41/286,441.05 = 131,115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,625.41x = 286,441.05 × 131,115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,625.41x = 37,556,993,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,556,993,254.16/207,625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,888.23

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