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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,627.18, 286,226.91 and 147,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,627.18, 286,226.91 and 147,907.50 is: 203,899.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,627.18 : 286,226.91 = 147,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,627.18/286,226.91 = 147,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,627.18x = 286,226.91 × 147,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,627.18x = 42,335,106,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,335,106,690.83/207,627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,899.64

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